Tim Allen biography
Tim Allen is an American actor and comedian, born on 13 June 1953 in Denver.
Tim Allen's screen career began in 1988 with Tropical Snow, playing Baggage Handler.
Tim Allen has appeared in 48 films and 11 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are Toy Story 5 (2026), Brawl Stars (2024), Disney Speedstorm (2023).
Tim Allen is best known for Toy Story, The Santa Clause, Home Improvement, Last Man Standing.
Honours include Annie Award, Disney Legends and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor , Television Series Musical or Comedy.
- Also known as
- Tim Allen Dick, Timothy A. Dick, Timothy Alan Dick, Timothy Allen Dick
- Born
- 13 June 1953 (age 73)
- Birthplace
- Denver
- Work
- Comedian, Film director, Voice actor, Film actor, Television actor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Known for
- Toy Story, The Santa Clause, Home Improvement, Last Man Standing
- Awards
- Annie Award
- Disney Legends
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor , Television Series Musical or Comedy
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Tim Allen filmography
48 films and 11 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Toy Story 5 | Buzz Lightyear / Hi-Tech Edition Buzz Lightyears | Voice role | |
| 2024 | Brawl Stars | Buzz Lightyear | ||
| 2023 | Disney Speedstorm | Buzz Lightyear | ||
| 2022 | Disney Dreamlight Valley | Buzz Lightyear | ||
| 2019 | Toy Story 4 | Buzz Lightyear | Voice role | |
| 2018 | Ralph Breaks the Internet | Buzz Lightyear | Voice cameo, archive audio | |
| 2017 | El Camino Christmas | Larry Michael Roth | ||
| 2016 | Disney Magic Kingdoms | Buzz Lightyear | ||
| 2013 | 3 Geezers! | Tim | ||
| 2013 | Adventures of the Penguin King | Narrator | ||
| 2012 | Chimpanzee | Narrator | Documentary | |
| 2012 | Toy Story Toons: Partysaurus Rex | Buzz Lightyear | Voice role; short film | |
| 2012 | The Penguin King | Narrator | American version | |
| 2011 | Toy Story Toons: Small Fry | Buzz Lightyear | Voice role; short film | |
| 2011 | Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation | Buzz Lightyear | Voice role; short film | |
| 2010 | I Am Comic | English | ||
| 2010 | Crazy on the Outside | Tommy Zelda | Also director | |
| 2010 | Toy Story 3 | Buzz Lightyear | Voice role | |
| 2010 | Scene It? Disney Magical Moments | Buzz Lightyear | ||
| 2009 | Walled In | English | ||
| 2009 | The Six Wives of Henry Lefay | Henry Lefay | Also executive producer | |
| 2009 | Toy Story Mania! | Buzz Lightyear | ||
| 2008 | Redbelt | Chet Frank | ||
| 2007 | The Pixar Story | English | ||
| 2007 | Wild Hogs | Doug Madsen |
Show all 48 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause | Santa Claus / Scott Calvin | ||
| 2006 | The Shaggy Dog | Dave Douglas | Producer | |
| 2006 | Zoom | Jack Shepard / Capt. Zoom | ||
| 2006 | Cars | Buzz Lightyear Car | Voice cameo | |
| 2004 | Christmas with the Kranks | Luther Krank | ||
| 2003 | Tim Allen Presents: A User’s Guide to Home Improvement | |||
| 2002 | The Santa Clause 2 | Santa Claus / Scott Calvin / Toy Santa | ||
| 2002 | Big Trouble | Eliot Arnold | ||
| 2001 | Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen | English | ||
| 2001 | Who Is Cletis Tout? | Critical Jim | ||
| 2001 | Joe Somebody | Joe Scheffer | ||
| 2001 | Toy Story Racer | Buzz Lightyear | ||
| 2000 | Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins | Buzz Lightyear | Voice role; direct-to-video | |
| 1999 | Galaxy Quest | Jason Nesmith | ||
| 1999 | Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue | Buzz Lightyear | ||
| 1999 | Toy Story 2 | Buzz Lightyear / Ultra Buzz Lightyear | Voice role | |
| 1997 | Jungle 2 Jungle | Michael Cromwell | ||
| 1997 | Meet Wally Sparks | English | ||
| 1997 | For Richer or Poorer | Brad Sexton | ||
| 1995 | Toy Story | Buzz Lightyear | Voice role | |
| 1994 | The Santa Clause | Scott Calvin / Santa Claus | ||
| 1994 | Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit | Tim Taylor | ||
| 1988 | Tropical Snow | Baggage Handler |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Shifting Gears | Matt Parker | Main role; also executive producer | |
| 2022 | The Santa Clauses | Scott Calvin / Santa Claus | Main role; also executive producer | |
| 2020 | Reno 911! | Space Force Commander | Episode: "Space Force" | |
| 2015 | Cristela | Mike Baxter | Episode: "Last Goose Standing" | |
| 2014 | Toy Story That Time Forgot | Buzz Lightyear | Voice role; television special | |
| 2013 | Toy Story of Terror! | Buzz Lightyear | Voice role; television special | |
| 2011 | Last Man Standing | Mike Baxter / Tim Taylor | Main role; also executive producer | |
| 2004 | The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius | Meldar Prime | Voice role; episode: "Win, Lose and Kaboom" | |
| 1998 | Spin City | Rags | Voice role; episode: "The Kidney's All Right" | |
| 1997 | Soul Man | Tim Taylor | Episode: "Communion Wine and Convicts" | |
| 1991 | Home Improvement | Tim Taylor | Lead role; also executive producer (seasons 6 to 8) |