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Tim Allen

actor and comedian

Born: American

Timothy Alan Dick, known professionally as Tim Allen, is an American actor and comedian. He is known for playing Tim "The Toolman" Taylor on the ABC sitcom Home Improvement (1991–1999) for which he won a Golden Globe Award and Mike Baxter on the ABC/Fox sitcom Last Man Standing (2011–2021). He voices Buzz Lightyear for the Toy Story franchise (1995–present) for which he won an Annie Award and played Scott Calvin and Santa Claus in The Santa Clause franchise (1994–2023). Allen's other films include Jungle 2 Jungle (1997), Galaxy Quest (1999), Joe Somebody (2001), Big Trouble (2002), Christmas with the Kranks (2004), The Shaggy Dog (2006), Wild Hogs (2007), The Six Wives of Henry Lefay (2009), and Crazy on the Outside (2010).

Notable For

American actor and comedian

Tim Allen's Historical Timeline

  1. Tim Allen is born

    Tim Allen, American actor and comedian, known for american actor and comedian, was born on 1954-06-13. Timothy Alan Dick, known professionally as Tim Allen, is an American actor and comedian.

  2. "Toy Story," the first feature-length film created completely using computer-generated imagery, directed by John Lassete

    "Toy Story," the first feature-length film created completely using computer-generated imagery, directed by John Lasseter and starring Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, is released

  3. "Toy Story 3," directed by Lee Unkrich and starring Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, premieres at the Taormina Film Fest in Ital

    "Toy Story 3," directed by Lee Unkrich and starring Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, premieres at the Taormina Film Fest in Italy - first animated film to earn $1 billion

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tim Allen born?
Tim Allen was born on 1954-06-13 (American).
What is Tim Allen known for?
American actor and comedian
What historical events involved Tim Allen?
Tim Allen was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Tim Allen is born, "Toy Story," the first feature-length film created completely using computer-generated imagery, directed by John Lassete, "Toy Story 3," directed by Lee Unkrich and starring Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, premieres at the Taormina Film Fest in Ital.

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