Tim Allen was born on June 13, 1953 in Denver, Colorado.

Tim Allen's birth name is Timothy Allen Dick.

In 1978, Tim was arrested on drug charges and spent two years in jail. Upon his release, he had a new outlook on life and on a dare from a friend started his comedy career.

Tim Allen started his comedy career at the Comedy Castle in Detroit. Tim Allen was on several cable specials, including, COMEDY'S DIRTIEST DOZEN (1988) and TIM ALLEN: MEN ARE PIGS (1991)

In 1991 Tim became the star of his own hit television series on ABC called HOME IMPROVEMENT. Tim Allen ended his show HOME IMPROVEMENT after 8 seasons in 1999. Tim Taylor, Allen's character on HOME IMPROVEMENT, was ranked #20 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time."

In August of 1996, Tim developed and unveiled his own signature line of power tools, manufactured by Ryobi.

Tim Allen has his own racing team, Tim Allen/Saleen RRRRacing.

Tim Allen's other notable credits include...

REDBELT (2008)

WILD HOGS (2007)

THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE (2006)

ZOOM (2006)

CARS (2006)

THE SHAGGY DOG (2006)

CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS (2004)

THE SANTA CLAUSE 2 (2002)

TOY STORY 2 (1999)

VOICE OF BUZZ LIGHTYEAR TOY STORY (1995)

VOICE OF BUZZ LIGHTYEAR THE SANTA CLAUSE (1994)

HOME IMPROVEMENT (1991)

TV SERIES TROPICAL SNOW (1989)