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Tim Allen

Birth Name:
Timothy Alan Dick
Birth Place:
Denver, Colorado, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Soundtrack, Script department
Tim Allen

Fast Facts

  • Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004
  • Won the 1990 ACE Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Special
  • Auctioned off his beloved 1955 Chevy Nomad on eBay to raise money for The September 11th/Twin Towers Fund
  • Is actively involved in numerous charitable organizations for children
  • Graduated from Western Michigan University in 1976 and received an honorary doctorate degree in 1998
  • Made his first appearance as a stand-up comic on a dare while working as creative director for a Detroit-based advertising firm
  • Quote: "[on repetition] "Once it starts to get annoying, you take it one more step; then it’s hilarious․ When they start to get pissed off or threaten you, then you, boom! One more time․ Then it’s hysterical․""
  • Known for his roles portraying family men
  • Known for his unique take on masculinity, complete with gorilla-like grunts
  • Has an interest in quantum physics and has visited the European Organization for Nuclear Research
  • Has designed several one-of-a-kind cars
  • Studied design at Central and Western Michigan University

Awards

  • 1993American Television Award - Best Actor in a Situation Comedy:Nominated
  • 1993CableACE - Stand-Up Comedy Special:Nominated
  • 1993Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 1993Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 1993TV Guide Award - Actor of the Year in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 1993Q Award - Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 1994Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 1994Blimp Award - Favorite Television Actor:Winner
  • 1995American Comedy Award - Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role):Nominated
  • 1995Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Winner
  • 1995Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Nominated
  • 1995Blimp Award - Favorite Television Actor:Winner
  • 1995MTV Movie Award - Best Comedic Performance:Nominated
  • 1995MTV Movie Award - Best Breakthrough Performance:Nominated
  • 1996Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 1996Blimp Award - Favorite Television Actor:Winner
  • 1996MTV Movie Award - Best On-Screen Duo:Nominated
  • 1996Q Award - Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 1997Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 1997Blimp Award - Favorite Television Actor:Winner
  • 1997Stinker Award - Worst On-Screen Couple:Nominated
  • 1998Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actor/Actress - Family:Nominated
  • 1998Blimp Award - Favorite Television Actor:Nominated
  • 1998Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Nominated
  • 1998Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 1999Blimp Award - Favorite TV Actor:Nominated
  • 1999TV Guide Award - Favorite Actor in a Comedy:Winner
  • 2000Saturn Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2000Annie - Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Male Performer in an Animated Feature Production:Winner
  • 2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actor - Comedy:Nominated
  • 2000Blimp Award - Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie:Nominated
  • 2000MTV Movie Award - Best On-Screen Duo:Nominated
  • 2001Video Premiere Award - Best Animated Character Performance:Nominated
  • 2005Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Nominated
  • 2006Stinker Award - Worst Actor:Winner
  • 2007Razzie Award - Worst Actor:Nominated
  • 2007Razzie Award - Worst Screen Couple:Nominated
  • 2009Impact AwardWinner
  • 2011Blimp Award - Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie:Nominated
  • 2012Blimp Award - Favorite TV Actor:Nominated
  • 2012TV Guide Award - Favorite Comeback:Winner
  • 2014BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Male Vocal Performance in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short:Winner
  • 2014BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award - Best Male Vocal Performance in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short:Nominated
  • 2014BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short:Nominated
  • 2018Grace Award - Grace Award for Television:Nominated
  • 2019National Film and Television Award - Best Performance in an Animated Movie:Nominated
  • 2021Family Film Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Feature Film:Winner
  • 2023Emmy - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Preschool, Children's or Young Teen Program:Nominated
  • 2024Family Film Award - Outstanding Actor in a TV Series:Nominated
  • 2025Astra TV Award - Best Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
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