Tim Allen: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 52
- on screen
- 1988–2026
- box office
- $5.29B
- average score
- 62
- Born
- June 13, 1953 (age 73)
- Birthplace
- Denver, Colorado, U.S.
- Full name
- Timothy Alan Dick
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor, Comedian
- Years active
- 1975-1979, 1981-present
- Spouses
- Laura Deibel, Jane Hajduk
- Children
- 2
The Best Tim Allen Movies
The films of Tim Allen that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Toy Story 5 (2026) leads with $1.14B. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $1.14B Toy Story 5 2026 · Animation -
Worldwide box office: $1.07B Toy Story 4 2019 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $1.07B Toy Story 3 2010 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $497M Toy Story 2 1999 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $394M Toy Story 1995 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $254M Wild Hogs 2007 · Action
Tim Allen's Career in Numbers
Tim Allen's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Tim Allen works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Tropical Snow (1988) to Toy Story 5 (2026), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Tim Allen Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 6
- 2000s 13
- 2010s 12
- 2020s 1
The 2000s were Tim Allen's busiest decade, with 13 films.
Tim Allen Movies by Genre
- Comedy 11
- Adventure 5
- Action 5
- Drama 4
- Animation 2
- Family 2
- Fantasy 2
- Crime 1
- Thriller 1
Comedy is the genre Tim Allen has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of adventure (5).
Tim Allen Career Milestones
- First film
- Tropical Snow 1988
- Biggest box office hit
- Toy Story 5 $1.14B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Toy Story 5 Movie Echo Score 84
- Newest film
- Toy Story 5 2026
Tim Allen Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Tim Allen is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 62. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Tim Allen Movies as an Actor
33- 2026 Toy Story 5 as Buzz Lightyear · Animation Worldwide box office: $1.14B Movie Echo Score: 84
- 2019 Toy Story 4 as Buzz Lightyear · Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.07B Movie Echo Score: 80
- 2017
El Camino Christmas as Larry Roth · Comedy Worldwide box office: $7.01K Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2014
Toy Story That Time Forgot as Buzz Lightyear (voice) · Animation - 2013
PROXiMITY Action - 2013
Toy Story of Terror! as Buzz Lightyear (Voice) · Family - 2012
The Penguin King as Narrator (US Version) (voice) · Drama - 2012
Partysaurus Rex as Buzz Lightyear (voice) · Family - 2011
Small Fry as Buzz Lightyear (voice) · Comedy - 2011
Losses as Thug #8 · Action - 2011
Hawaiian Vacation as Buzz Lightyear (voice) · Comedy - 2010 Toy Story 3 Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.07B
- 2010
Crazy on the Outside Comedy Worldwide box office: $88.3K - 2009
Just for Laughs: Launching Pad Comedy - 2009
Dolan’s Cadillac as Marshall · Crime - 2009
The Six Wives of Henry Lefay as Henry Lefay · Comedy - 2007 Wild Hogs Action Worldwide box office: $254M
- 2006
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Adventure Worldwide box office: $111M - 2006
Zoom Action Worldwide box office: $12.5M - 2006
The Shaggy Dog Fantasy Worldwide box office: $87.1M - 2004
Christmas with the Kranks Comedy Worldwide box office: $96.6M - 2004
Jimmy Neutron: Win, Lose and Kaboom! as Meldar Prime (voice) · Comedy - 2002
The Santa Clause 2 Fantasy Worldwide box office: $173M - 2002
Big Trouble Thriller Worldwide box office: $8.49M - 2001
Joe Somebody Drama Worldwide box office: $24.5M - 2000
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins as Buzz Lightyear (voice) · Comedy - 1999
Galaxy Quest Action Worldwide box office: $90.7M - 1999 Toy Story 2 Adventure Worldwide box office: $497M
- 1997
Jungle 2 Jungle Comedy Worldwide box office: $59.9M - 1997
Meet Wally Sparks as Tim Allen · Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.07M - 1995 Toy Story Adventure Worldwide box office: $394M
- 1994
The Santa Clause Drama Worldwide box office: $191M - 1988
Tropical Snow as Baggage Handler · Drama
Tim Allen in Documentaries & Specials
19- 2023
Bye Bye Barry as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $151K Movie Echo Score: 90 - 2023
Tom Hanks: The Nomad as Self (archive footage) · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 6 - 2022
Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 53 - 2022
Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear as Self / Buzz Lightyear (archive footage) · Documentary - 2020
VOMO: Vote or Miss Out as Self · Tv movie - 2020
The Comedy Store as Self · Documentary - 2019
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $223K Movie Echo Score: 77 - 2019
No Safe Spaces as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $1.29M Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2016
The Atheist Delusion as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2015
Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond as Self · Documentary - 2013
Comic Relief Zero as Self (archive footage) · Comedy - 2011
Pixar 25 Magic Moments as Self · Documentary - 2007
The Pixar Story as Self - Buzz Lightyear · Documentary - 2003
Christmas in Hollywood as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1996
The Story Behind ‘Toy Story’ as Self · Documentary - 1995
Making ‘Toy Story’ as Self · Documentary - 1991
Tim Allen: Rewires America as Self · Comedy - 1990
Tim Allen: Men Are Pigs as Self · Comedy - 1988
Comedy’s Dirtiest Dozen as Self · Comedy
Who Is Tim Allen?
Tim Allen was born in Denver, Colorado, U.S. in 1953 and is 73 years old. Credited on films since 1988, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
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.
Who Tim Allen Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Tim Allen shares the most films with. Tom Hanks comes first, with 16 films together, followed by Wallace Shawn (11).
Tim Allen: Questions & Answers
How many movies Tim Allen has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Tim Allen been in?
Tim Allen is credited on 52 films, from 1988 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Tim Allen's highest-grossing movie?
Toy Story 5 (2026) is Tim Allen's biggest box office hit, with $1.14B worldwide, ahead of Toy Story 4 (2019) ($1.07B). Across every film with box office figures, Tim Allen's movies have made $5.29B.
Tim Allen's biggest hits What is the best Tim Allen movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Tim Allen's best-rated film is Bye Bye Barry (2023) with a score of 90, followed by Toy Story 5 (2026) (84).
Best Tim Allen movies, ranked How old is Tim Allen?
Tim Allen is 73 years old, born on June 13, 1953 in Denver, Colorado, U.S..
What is Tim Allen's newest movie?
The most recent film on Tim Allen's filmography is Toy Story 5 (2026), in the role of Buzz Lightyear.
Who does Tim Allen work with most often?
Tim Allen shares the most films with Tom Hanks (16 films), Wallace Shawn (11 films) and Don Rickles (8 films).
The Best Tim Allen Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 52 credits.
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