Alan Thicke
Birth Name:
Alan Willis Jeffrey
Birth Place:
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer, Music department
Fast Facts
- Active in many charities, including Make-A-Wish Foundation, March of Dimes, Red Cross and Right To Play
- 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
- 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
- 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․"
Awards
- 1978Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series:Nominated
- 1978Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series:Nominated
- 1988Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1998Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Audience Participation Show/Game Show:Nominated
- 2018Canadian Screen Award - Best Lead Actor, Drama Program or Limited Series:Nominated