Alan Thicke Biography

Fast Facts

• Active in many charities, including Make-A-Wish Foundation, March of Dimes, Red Cross and Right To Play
• On the Celebrity Board of Governors for Love Our Children USA, a nonprofit that fights child abuse and promises to keep America's children safe
• Received the Humanitarian Leadership Award from Huntington's Disease Society of America
• Has written many theme songs, including "Diff'rent Strokes," "The Facts of Life" and the original theme to "Wheel of Fortune," which was used until 1983
• Was named Father of the Year by The Father's Day Council of Los Angeles, The Muscular Dystrophy Association and The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
• Best known for his role as Jason Seaver on "Growing Pains․"
• Has played host to many programs, including "Miss World USA," "Miss Universe," "Miss USA" and "Pictionary․"
• Authored parenting books "How to Raise Kids Who Won't Hate You: Bringing Up Rockstars and Other Forms of Children" and "How Men Have Babies: The Pregnant Father's Survival Guide․"