Born Name:  Timothy Alan Dick

Born Date:  June 13, 1953

Born Place:  Denver, Colorado

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Occupations:  Actor, comedian

Brief Biography:  Allen attended Seaholm High School in Birmingham, where he was in theater and music classes (resulting in his love of classical piano). He then attended Central Michigan University before transferring to Western Michigan University in 1974. At Western Michigan, Allen worked at the student radio station WIDR. In 1976, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in communications, specializing in radio and television production, with a split minor in philosophy and design.

Early Life and Career:
Tragedy: His father died in a car accident caused by a drunk driver in 1964.
Comedy Roots: Allen began his career as a stand-up comedian in the late 1970s, developing a persona focused on power tools and masculine humor.
Legal Issues: In 1978, he was arrested for drug trafficking, serving over two years in federal prison.

Rise to Stardom:
Home Improvement (1991–1999): Playing the bumbling TV host Tim Taylor, Allen became one of the highest-paid TV actors, earning $1.25 million per episode at the peak of the show.
Film Success: He starred in Disney’s The Santa Clause (1994) and voiced Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story (1995), dominating both television and holiday film markets in the 1990s.
Author: He wrote two New York Times bestselling books: Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man and I'm Not Really Here.

Later Career and Current Projects:
Last Man Standing (2011–2021): Returned to television for a successful nine-season sitcom run.
The Clauses (2022–present): Reprised his role as Scott Calvin in the Disney+ series.
Recent Projects: Stars in the 2025 comedy series Shifting Gears.