Timothy Alan Dick, professionally known as Tim Allen, is an acclaimed American actor and comedian. Born on June 13, 1953, Allen is notable for his role as Tim 'The Toolman' Taylor on the ABC sitcom Home Improvement (1991–1999) and Mike Baxter on the ABC/Fox sitcom Last Man Standing (2011–2021). He is also recognized as the voice of Buzz Lightyear for the Toy Story franchise and played Scott Calvin and Santa Claus in The Santa Clause franchise. Allen has performed in various films, such as Jungle 2 Jungle, Galaxy Quest, and The Six Wives of Henry Lefay.

Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, he graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in communications, specializing in radio and television production. He commenced his career as a comedian in 1975, gaining popularity for his stand-up appearances on late-night talk shows and specials. Allen's success further escalated with the sitcom Home Improvement, making his mark in acting. He also ventured into voice acting with Disney/Pixar's Toy Story where he voiced the iconic character of Buzz Lightyear. Beyond acting, Allen ventured into film direction with Crazy on the Outside and narrated television and radio commercials for the 'Travel Michigan' agency. Recently, he announced a new comedy tour and a third sitcom, Shifting Gears.