Tim Allen, born Timothy Alan Dick, is a prominent American actor and comedian. He gained fame for his role as Tim "The Toolman" Taylor in the sitcom Home Improvement, earning a Golden Globe. Allen also starred as Mike Baxter in Last Man Standing. His voice work as Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story franchise earned him an Annie Award. He is also recognized for playing Scott Calvin/Santa Claus in The Santa Clause film series.
On June 13, 1953, Timothy Alan Dick, known professionally as Tim Allen, was born.
In 1956, Tim Allen owns a 1956 Ford F-100 custom made by McLaren.
In November 1964, Tim Allen's father, Gerald M. Dick, died in a car accident.
In 1965, Tim Allen owns a 1965 Shelby Cobra.
In 1966, Tim Allen owns a 1966 Ferrari 330 GTC.
In 1974, Tim Allen transferred to Western Michigan University, where he worked at the student radio station WIDR.
In 1975, Tim Allen started his career as a comedian at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle.
In 1976, Tim Allen received a Bachelor of Science degree in communications from Western Michigan University.
On October 2, 1978, Tim Allen was arrested for possession of cocaine at the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport.
On June 12, 1981, Tim Allen was paroled from Federal Correctional Institution, Sandstone after serving two years and four months.
In 1981, Tim Allen was released from prison and returned to comedy.
On April 7, 1984, Tim Allen married Laura Deibel.
In 1988, Tim Allen made his film debut as a baggage handler in Tropical Snow.
In December 1989, Tim Allen's daughter, Katherine, was born.
In 1991, Tim Allen began starring as Tim "The Toolman" Taylor on the ABC sitcom Home Improvement.
In November 1994, Tim Allen simultaneously starred in the highest-grossing film, topped The New York Times bestseller list with his book, and appeared in the top-rated television series.
In 1994, Tim Allen starred as Scott Calvin and Santa Claus in The Santa Clause.
In 1995, Tim Allen provided the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the Disney/Pixar film Toy Story.
In 1995, Tim Allen won a Golden Globe Award for his role in Home Improvement.
In 1997, Tim Allen starred in the family comedy Jungle 2 Jungle from Disney.
In 1998, Tim Allen was arrested for driving under the influence in Birmingham, Michigan, and was sentenced to probation and rehabilitation.
In 1998, Western Michigan University awarded Tim Allen an honorary fine arts degree.
In 1999, Home Improvement ended after eight seasons.
In 1999, Tim Allen and Laura Deibel legally separated.
In 1999, Tim Allen voiced Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 2 and starred in Galaxy Quest.
In 2001, Tim Allen starred in the film Joe Somebody.
In 2002, Tim Allen reprised his role as Scott Calvin in The Santa Clause 2.
In 2002, Tim Allen starred in the film Big Trouble.
In 2003, Tim Allen and Laura Deibel finalized their divorce.
In 2004, Tim Allen starred in the film Christmas with the Kranks.
On October 7, 2006, Tim Allen married actress Jane Hajduk in a private ceremony.
In 2006, Tim Allen starred in the film The Shaggy Dog.
In 2006, Tim Allen starred in the films Zoom, The Shaggy Dog, and The Santa Clause 3.
In 2007, Tim Allen starred in the film Wild Hogs.
In 2008, Tim Allen took on a supporting role in David Mamet's Redbelt, marking his first dramatic turn.
In March 2009, Tim Allen's daughter, Elizabeth, was born.
In December 2009, Tim Allen began a preview tour of his film Crazy on the Outside, incorporating stand-up acts to promote it.
In 2009, Tim Allen starred in the film The Six Wives of Henry Lefay.
In January 2010, Tim Allen's film Crazy on the Outside debuted, which he also directed.
On April 25, 2010, Tim Allen hosted the 8th Annual TV Land Awards.
In 2010, Tim Allen starred in the film Crazy on the Outside.
In 2011, Tim Allen began starring as Mike Baxter on the ABC sitcom Last Man Standing.
In May 2017, the sitcom Last Man Standing, starring Tim Allen, was canceled after six seasons.
In 2017, Tim Allen was cast in the Netflix original comedy film El Camino Christmas shortly before the cancellation of Last Man Standing.
On May 11, 2018, Fox picked up Last Man Standing for a seventh season after its cancellation by ABC in 2017.
In 2018, Tim Allen had a cameo voice role as Buzz Lightyear in Ralph Breaks the Internet.
In 2019, Tim Allen voiced Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 4 and appeared as himself in the documentary film No Safe Spaces.
In May 2021, the show Last Man Standing ended after nine seasons.
In 2021, Tim Allen criticized Donald Trump and the 2021 United States Capitol attack.
In 2021, the final episode of Last Man Standing aired, marking the end of Tim Allen's role as Mike Baxter.
On June 30, 2022, the History Channel series More Power premiered, featuring Tim Allen reunited with Richard Karn.
As of 2022, Tim Allen's car collection includes a 1956 Ford F-100, a 1965 Shelby Cobra, and a 1966 Ferrari 330 GTC.
In 2022, it was announced that Tim Allen would reprise his role as Scott Calvin in a Disney+ mini-series, The Santa Clauses.
In February 2023, Tim Allen announced that he would return as the voice of Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 5.
On March 6, 2024, Tim Allen announced on his Facebook page that he will be starring in a third sitcom called Shifting Gears.
On January 8, 2025, Tim Allen's new sitcom, Shifting Gears, premiered on ABC.