Tim Allen Biography: Wife, Children, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Movies, Ethnicity, Awards, Books

Tim Allen is a celebrated American actor, comedian, and voice-over artist best known for his role as Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor on the hit sitcom Home Improvement. Born on June 13, 1953, in Denver, Colorado, he rose to fame in the 1990s.

His career expanded into film with successful franchises such as The Santa Claus and Toy Story, where he voiced the beloved character Buzz Lightyear.

Profile

• Full name: Timothy Alan Dick
• Date of birth: June 13, 1953
• Age: 72 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Denver, Colorado, USA
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Comedian, Actor, Voice-over Artist
• Height: 5′ 10½” (1.79 m)
• Parents: Martha Katherine (Mother), Gerald M. Dick (Father)
• Siblings: Five brothers
• Spouse: Jane Hajduk (m. 2006), Laura Deibel (m. 1984–2003)
• Children: Katherine Allen, Elizabeth Allen
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: Mixed (English, Irish, German, and Scottish)
• Net worth: $100 million

Early Life and Education

Tim Allen is now at the age of 72. He was born on June 13, 1953, in Denver, Colorado. After the tragic death of his father in a car accident when Tim was just 11 years old, his mother remarried and moved the family to Birmingham, Michigan. Growing up in a large, blended family influenced his comedic outlook.

Allen attended Ernest W. Seaholm High School and later enrolled at Western Michigan University, where he graduated with a degree in Television Production in 1976. He began performing stand-up comedy in Detroit in the late 1970s after being encouraged by friends to try it out.

Personal Life

Tim Allen has been married twice. His first marriage was to Laura Deibel in 1984, and together they had a daughter, Katherine Allen. However, their relationship ended in divorce in 2003.

After several years of dating, he married actress Jane Hajduk in 2006. The couple welcomed their daughter, Elizabeth Allen, in 2009. Despite the challenges of fame, Allen has emphasized the importance of family in his life, balancing his career with his role as a devoted husband and father.

Career

Tim Allen’s career began as a stand-up comedian in the late 1970s and early 1980s. His big break came when he starred in the ABC sitcom Home Improvement, which premiered in 1991 and ran until 1999. The show became one of the most popular sitcoms of its time, earning him several awards, including a Golden Globe.

In addition to television, Allen ventured into film with notable roles in The Santa Claus series, which started in 1994, and the Toy Story franchise, which began in 1995.

His voice work as Buzz Lightyear became iconic, leading to multiple sequels and spin-offs. Allen continued to act in films such as Galaxy Quest (1999), Wild Hogs (2007), and Last Man Standing, which aired from 2011 to 2021.

Awards

Tim Allen has received numerous awards throughout his career:

• Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy for Home Improvement
• People’s Choice Awards for Favorite Male Television Performer
• Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Male Performer in an Animated Feature Production for Toy Story

Net Worth

Tim Allen’s net worth is estimated to be $100 million. His wealth primarily comes from his successful career in television and film.

Controversy

In the late 1970s, he faced legal issues when he was arrested for drug trafficking charges and served time in prison. This experience significantly impacted his life and career; upon release, he turned to comedy as a means of self-expression and reinvention.

Social Media

• Instagram: @timallen
• Twitter: @ofctimallen

Filmography

• The Santa Clause
• Toy Story
• Toy Story 2
• Galaxy Quest
• Jungle 2 Jungle
• Joe Somebody
• Big Trouble
• Christmas with the Kranks
• Wild Hogs
• The Shaggy Dog
• Home Improvement
• Last Man Standing

Books

• Don’t Stand Too Close to a Naked Man