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Tim Allen
Timothy Alan Dick, professionally known as Tim Allen, is an acclaimed American actor and comedian. Born on June 13, 1953, Allen is notable for his role as Tim 'The Toolman' Taylor on the ABC sitcom Home Improvement (1991–1999) and Mike Baxter on the ABC/Fox sitcom Last Man Standing (2011–2021). He is also recognized as the voice of Buzz Lightyear for the Toy Story franchise and played Scott Calvin and Santa Claus in The Santa Clause franchise. Allen has performed in various films, such as Jungle 2 Jungle, Galaxy Quest, and The Six Wives of Henry Lefay.
Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, he graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in communications, specializing in radio and television production. He commenced his career as a comedian in 1975, gaining popularity for his stand-up appearances on late-night talk shows and specials. Allen's success further escalated with the sitcom Home Improvement, making his mark in acting. He also ventured into voice acting with Disney/Pixar's Toy Story where he voiced the iconic character of Buzz Lightyear. Beyond acting, Allen ventured into film direction with Crazy on the Outside and narrated television and radio commercials for the 'Travel Michigan' agency. Recently, he announced a new comedy tour and a third sitcom, Shifting Gears.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Timothy Alan Dick
Born: Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: June 13, 1953
Occupations: Actor, Comedian
Years Active: 1975-1979, 1981-present
Children: 2
Spouses: Laura Deibel, Jane Hajduk
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Movies Featuring Tim Allen
Toy Story
Toy Story 3
Toy Story 2
Toy Story 4
Wild Hogs
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
The Shaggy Dog
The Santa Clause 2
Jungle 2 Jungle
The Santa Clause
Galaxy Quest
Christmas with the Kranks
Zoom
Joe Somebody
Big Trouble
El Camino Christmas
Crazy on the Outside
No Safe Spaces
Bye Bye Barry
Pixar 25 Magic Moments
Hawaiian Vacation
Partysaurus Rex
The Penguin King
Losses
Small Fry
Comic Relief Zero
PROXiMITY
Toy Story of Terror!
The Atheist Delusion
Toy Story That Time Forgot
Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins
Christmas in Hollywood
Jimmy Neutron: Win, Lose and Kaboom!
The Pixar Story
Tim Allen: Rewires America
Tim Allen: Men Are Pigs
Tropical Snow
Comedy’s Dirtiest Dozen
VOMO: Vote or Miss Out
The Comedy Store
Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear
Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute
The Story Behind ‘Toy Story’
Just for Laughs: Launching Pad
Dolan’s Cadillac
The Six Wives of Henry Lefay
Tom Hanks: The Nomad
Making ‘Toy Story’
Meet Wally Sparks
Career Timeline
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2022
Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear
Self / Buzz Lightyear (archive footage)
Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute
Self
2019
Toy Story 4
Buzz Lightyear
No Safe Spaces
Self
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
Self
2011
Pixar 25 Magic Moments
Self
Hawaiian Vacation
Buzz Lightyear (voice)
Losses
Thug #8
Small Fry
Buzz Lightyear (voice)
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