Tim recently purchased the former site of the Shady Trails camp on Lake Michigan for an estimated 2 million dollars. (edit) Tim played golf in the American Heart Association's Hollywood Branch Celebrity Classic held May 19, 1997 at the North Ranch Country Club in Thousand Oaks, CA. (edit) He formed Boxing Cat Productions to work in graphic arts, design and commercial productionin 1984. (edit) He has his own racing team named Tim Allen/Saleen RRRRacing. (edit) His father was Gerald Dick, a real-estate salesman. (edit) He attended Western Michigan University and graduated with a degree in Television Production in 1975. (edit) His mother was Martha Dick, a community-service worker. (edit) He attended Seaholm High School in Birmingham, Michigan. (edit) His mother got remaried to her high school sweetheart and she moved her six kids to join his three in Birmingham, Michigan. (edit) His favorite subject was shop, in high school. (edit) He developed his own signature line of power tools, manufactured by Ryodi in 1996. (edit) His father was killed in an auto accident in 1964. (edit) He is in the following movies:
voice of "Buzz Lightyear" in Toy Story, "Michael Cromwell" in Jungle 2 Jungle, "Brad Sexton" in For Richer or Poorer, the voice of "Buzz Lightyear" in Toy Story 2, Critical Jim" in Who Is Cletis Tout?, "Joe Scheffer" in Joe Somebody, "Eliot Arnold" in Big Trouble, "Santa Claus/Scott Calvin" in The Santa Clause 2, "Luther Krank" in Christmas With the Kranks, "Santa Claus/Scott Calvin" in the movie The Santa Clause 3, and "Dave Douglas" in The Shaggy Dog. (edit) Tim was one of People Magazine's Sexiest Men Alive, 2006. He is found in the "Hooray for Gray!" section. (edit) Tim Allen plays the role of "Doug" in the movie Wild Hogs. It is set to premiere sometime in 2007. (edit) Tim Allen was married to Laura Diebel from 1984 until 2003. He then married Jane Hajduk in October of 2006 and they are still married. (edit) Tim Allen wrote two books around the time he did Home Improvement. They are Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man and I'm Not Really Here. (edit) He was offered 1 million dollars per episode to do Home Improvement for one more season he thought about it, but said no. (edit) He got a star on the Hollywood walk of fame on November 19, 2004. (edit) Salary:
Joe Somebody (2001) $12,000,000
Toy Story 2 (1999) $5,000,000
Toy Story (1995) $50,000
Home Improvement (1991) $1,250,000/episode (1998-1999 season) (edit) His standup routine consisted of jokes comparing the differences between men and women. This theme continued on his TV show Home Improvement (1991). (edit) He was a member of Toastmasters. (edit) His comedy career started on a dare from a friend at the 'Comedy Castle' in Detroit. (edit) His character in Big Trouble (2002) is a composite of humor columnist Dave Barry. The movie is adapted from one of Dave Barry's humor books. (edit) Tim Taylor, Allen's character on Home Improvement (1991), was ranked #20 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [20 June 2004 issue]. (edit) During the run of Home Improvement (1991), Tim was often sent shirts and sweaters by various colleges to wear on the air, and he did. (edit) He has a daughter, Katherine (Kady) Dick, 17, (b. 1989). (edit) His ex-wife, Laura, is the CEO for Tim Allen Signature Tools. (edit) Attended Western Michigan University. (edit) Paid $2 million for 26 acres of Michigan campground with the intention of keeping it in its natural, undeveloped state. (edit) Has nine brothers and sisters. (edit) Spent 28 months in jail after being arrested for attempted drug-dealing in 1978. (edit) He started out doing stand-up comedy. (edit) He was arrested in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, for drunk driving. [24 May 1997] (edit) Tim was at the 67th Annual Academy Awards. He presented "Best Short Film" and "Best Live Action." (edit) Tim played the small role of the Baggage Handler in the movie Tropical Snow. (edit) Tim is left handed.

(edit) Tim Allen is 5'11" tall. (edit) His character "Tim Taylor" in Home Improvement really reflects Tim Allen in real life. (edit)

Tim Allen: (when TV son Jonathan Taylor Thomas left "Home Improvement") It's all personal with me. I really love Jonathan, and I loved working with him, and I loved him being on the show, and I loved that show, so any kind of separation there felt like betrayal, so no matter what reason there was, whether it was a good reason or a bad reason, I didn't like it. I wanted Jonathan on the show, and when I didn't get what I wanted, I said things that I didn't mean. I just missed the kid, that's all. (edit) Tim: Whoa...Back the truck up. (edit) Tim Allen: Electricity can be dangerous. My nephew tried to stick a penny into a plug. Whoever said a penny doesn't go far didn't see him shoot across that floor. I told him he was grounded. (edit) Tim Allen: Playing golf is like going to a strip joint. After 18 holes you're tired and most of your balls are missing. (edit) Tim Allen: Never comment on a woman's rear end. Never use the words 'large' or 'size' with 'rear end.' Never. Avoid the area altogether. Trust me. (edit) Tim Allen: While awaiting sentencing, I decided to give stand-up comedy a shot. The judge had suggested I get my act together, and I took him seriously. (edit) Tim Allen: Women are like cars: we all want a Ferrari, sometimes want a pickup truck, and end up with a station wagon. (edit) Tim Allen : When I walk into that (Sears) Craftsman tool department, my nipples get rock-hard! (edit) Tim Allen: Women now have choices. They can be married, not married, have a job, not have a job, be married with children, unmarried with children. Men have the same choice we've always had: work, or prison. (edit) Tim Allen: My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance. (edit) Tim Allen: Men are pigs. Too bad we own everything. (edit) Tim Allen: Men are liars. We'll lie about lying if we have to. I'm an algebra liar. I figure two good lies make a positive. (edit) Tim Allen: Electricity can be dangerous. My nephew tried to stick a penny into a plug. Whoever said a penny doesn't go far didn't see him shoot across that floor. I told him he was grounded. (edit) Tim Allen: Dad needs to show an incredible amount of respect and humor and friendship toward his mate so the kids understand their parents are sexy, they're fun, they do things together, they're best friends. Kids learn by example. If I respect Mom, they're going to respect Mom. (edit)