---
name: "Tim Allen"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/tim-allen"
fi1m_id: "tim-allen"
imdb_id: "nm0000741"
tmdb_id: 12898
wikidata_id: "Q208408"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "13 June 1953"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 8
average_fi1m_score: 79
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 8
updated: "2026-10-05T14:38:13.428759+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Tim Allen

## Identity

Tim Allen

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/tim-allen
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** tim-allen
- **IMDb ID:** nm0000741
- **TMDB ID:** 12898
- **Wikidata ID:** Q208408
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Allen, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q208408, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000741/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/12898

Actor. Born 13 June 1953 in Denver, Colorado, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 13 June 1953, Denver, Colorado, USA
- **Active:** 1992–present
- **Also known as:** Timothy Allen Dick, Timothy Dick, 提姆·艾倫, تیم آلن
- **Frequently works with:** [Tom Hanks](https://film.one/person/tom-hanks.md), [Andrew Stanton](https://film.one/person/andrew-stanton.md), [Don Rickles](https://film.one/person/don-rickles.md), [Joan Cusack](https://film.one/person/joan-cusack.md), [John Lasseter](https://film.one/person/john-lasseter.md), [Wallace Shawn](https://film.one/person/wallace-shawn.md)
- **Golden Globes:** 1 Golden Globe (1 won)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 79, as actor, over 8 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 84 (4), 2010s 77 (3), 2020s 66 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 79 to 79 across 8 titles
- **Score spread:** 4 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 5 of 6 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 8, Family 7, Animation 6, Adventure 4, Drama 1, Fantasy 1
- **Screen time:** 11 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $5,456m across 7 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Allen, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q208408, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000741/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/12898

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*Toy Story*](https://film.one/film/toy-story.md) (92), [*Toy Story 2*](https://film.one/film/toy-story-2.md) (89), [*Toy Story 3*](https://film.one/film/toy-story-3.md) (87), [*Toy Story 4*](https://film.one/film/toy-story-4.md) (78), [*The Santa Clause*](https://film.one/film/the-santa-clause.md) (63)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Tim Allen

> Tim Allen is funniest when his confidence gives another actor something to resist. Buzz Lightyear makes the strongest case for him; the familiar fathers and family comedies can leave too much of the work to habit.

In *Toy Story* (1995), Tim Allen gives Buzz Lightyear a voice so assured that Woody can scarcely find a useful objection. Tom Hanks makes Woody's growing irritation audible even when he is trying to sound reasonable. We laughed at the mismatch because Allen's confidence leaves Hanks working harder with every objection. John Lasseter's film gives Allen a particularly good use for a familiar comic habit: sounding certain enough to make someone else lose patience.

That confidence had a television home in *Home Improvement* (1991–1999), with Allen as Tim 'The Toolman' Taylor. His stand-up material about tools, marriage and everyday life carried into his sitcom persona, and *The Santa Clause* (1994) gave him his first major film lead as Scott Calvin. *Galaxy Quest* (1999), in which he plays Jason Nesmith, offered another ensemble suited to his gruff comic presence. He continued in television with *Last Man Standing* (2011–2021), but the familiar, sometimes hapless father also became a restriction. Too many similar roles leave us recognising Allen before we have much reason to care about the character.

His work with Hanks is the better reason to keep watching. In the first *Toy Story*, editors Robert Gordon and Lee Unkrich keep their exchanges brisk while leaving time for an awkward reaction. That timing lets Allen's assurance become funnier as Hanks struggles against it, and Buzz's goofiness stops the delivery from feeling merely pompous. Randy Newman's music sometimes presses us to soften towards them sooner than necessary; the two actors have already supplied enough warmth.

In *Toy Story 5* (2026), that familiar voice has less to do. Andrew Stanton and co-writer Kenna Harris put Jessie at the centre, and Joan Cusack carries the emotional weight while Allen and Hanks sound much as they always have. A consignment of new Buzz Lightyears provides the loudest laughs, so the old certainty still works as a joke. Allen remains welcome, though his presence alone is not a reason to keep extending the series. Start with the original *Toy Story*, and listen to how little room Buzz leaves Woody to win an argument.

## Biography

Tim Allen is an American actor and comedian. Born Timothy Alan Dick on 13 June 1953 in Denver, Colorado, he began his career as a stand-up comedian in the mid-1970s before moving into television and film.

He is known for his role as Tim 'The Toolman' Taylor in the sitcom *Home Improvement* (1991–1999) and as Mike Baxter in *Last Man Standing* (2011–2021). Allen voices Buzz Lightyear in the *Toy Story* franchise, including *Toy Story 5* (2026), and has appeared in films such as *The Santa Clause* (1994), *Galaxy Quest* (1999) and *Wild Hogs* (2007).

*Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org, movieweb.com.*

## On Fi1m (8)

- *Toy Story 5* (2026), Fi1m 66, as Buzz Lightyear (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/toy-story-5.md)
- *Toy Story 4* (2019), Fi1m 78, as Buzz Lightyear (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/toy-story-4.md)
- *Ralph Breaks the Internet* (2018), Fi1m 66, as Buzz Lightyear (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/ralph-breaks-the-internet.md)
- *Toy Story 3* (2010), Fi1m 87, as Buzz Lightyear (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/toy-story-3.md)
- *Toy Story 2* (1999), Fi1m 89, as Buzz Lightyear (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/toy-story-2.md)
- *Toy Story* (1995), Fi1m 92, as Buzz Lightyear (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/toy-story.md)
- *The Santa Clause* (1994), Fi1m 63, as Scott Calvin — [page](https://film.one/film/the-santa-clause.md)
- *The Larry Sanders Show* (1992), Fi1m 91, as Tim Allen — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-larry-sanders-show.md)

## Complete filmography (54)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Toy Story 5* (2026), as Buzz Lightyear (voice) — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/toy-story-5.md)
- *Shifting Gears* (2025), series, as Matt Parker · Executive Producer
- *The Santa Clauses* (2022), series, as Scott Calvin / Santa Claus · Executive Producer
- *Reno 911!* (2020), series, as Space Force Commander
- *Toy Story 4* (2019), as Buzz Lightyear (voice) — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/toy-story-4.md)
- *Ralph Breaks the Internet* (2018), as Buzz Lightyear (voice) — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/ralph-breaks-the-internet.md)
- *El Camino Christmas* (2017), as Larry Michael Roth
- *Toy Story That Time Forgot* (2014), as Buzz Lightyear (voice)
- *Cristela* (2014), series, as Mike Baxter
- *Toy Story of Terror!* (2013), as Buzz Lightyear (Voice)
- *3 Geezers!* (2013), as Tim
- *The Penguin King* (2012), as Narrator (US Version) (voice)
- *Partysaurus Rex* (2012), as Buzz Lightyear (voice)
- *Small Fry* (2011), as Buzz Lightyear (voice)
- *Last Man Standing* (2011), series, as Mike Baxter · Director, Executive Producer
- *Hawaiian Vacation* (2011), as Buzz Lightyear (voice)
- *Top Gear* (2010), series, Actor
- *Toy Story 3* (2010), as Buzz Lightyear (voice) — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/film/toy-story-3.md)
- *Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs* (2010), series, as Buzz Lightyear (voice)
- *Crazy on the Outside* (2010), as Tommy · Director
- *The Six Wives of Henry Lefay* (2009), as Henry Lefay
- *Redbelt* (2008), as Chet Frank
- *Wild Hogs* (2007), as Doug Madsen
- *The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause* (2006), as Santa / Scott Calvin
- *Zoom* (2006), as Jack Sheppard / Zoom
- *Cars* (2006), as Buzz Lightyear Car (voice)
- *The Shaggy Dog* (2006), as Dave Douglas · Producer
- *Christmas with the Kranks* (2004), as Luther Krank
- *Jimmy Neutron: Win, Lose and Kaboom!* (2004), as Meldar Prime (voice)
- *The Santa Clause 2* (2002), as Scott Calvin / Santa / Toy Santa
- *Big Trouble* (2002), as Eliot Arnold
- *Joe Somebody* (2001), as Joe Scheffer
- *Who Is Cletis Tout?* (2001), as Critical Jim
- *Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins* (2000), as Buzz Lightyear (voice)
- *Galaxy Quest* (1999), as Jason Nesmith
- *Toy Story 2* (1999), as Buzz Lightyear (voice) — Fi1m 89, [page](https://film.one/film/toy-story-2.md)
- *For Richer or Poorer* (1997), as Brad Sexton
- *The Wonderful World of Disney* (1997), series, Actor
- *Soul Man* (1997), series, as Tim Taylor
- *Jungle 2 Jungle* (1997), as Michael Cromwell
- *Meet Wally Sparks* (1997), as Tim Allen
- *Spin City* (1996), series, as Rags (voice)
- *E! True Hollywood Story* (1996), series, Actor
- *Toy Story* (1995), as Buzz Lightyear (voice) — Fi1m 92, [page](https://film.one/film/toy-story.md)
- *The Drew Carey Show* (1995), series, as Tim Allen (uncredited)
- *The Santa Clause* (1994), as Scott Calvin — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/the-santa-clause.md)
- *Politically Incorrect* (1993), series, Actor
- *The Larry Sanders Show* (1992), series, as Tim Allen — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-larry-sanders-show.md)
- *Tim Allen: Rewires America* (1991), Writer
- *Home Improvement* (1991), series, as Tim Taylor · Director, Executive Consultant
- *Tim Allen: Men Are Pigs* (1990), Writer
- *Tropical Snow* (1988), as Baggage Handler
- *The Oscars* (1953), series, as Buzz Lightyear (voice)
- *Toy Story 6*, as Buzz Lightyear (voice)

## Gallery

- ![Tim Allen](https://film.one/media/person/6601/gallery-5913271de7ee.jpg) Tim Allen — MingleMediaTVNetwork, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Tim_Allen_2012.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Tim Allen during a surprise set at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle. (2014)](https://film.one/media/person/6601/gallery-1004db2c0809.jpg) Tim Allen during a surprise set at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle. (2014) — Mark Ridley, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5f/Comedy_Castle_Tim_Allen.jpg/1280px-Comedy_Castle_Tim_Allen.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![FrFarmer-with-Tim-Allen1967 (2017)](https://film.one/media/person/6601/gallery-64bd557fc81c.jpg) FrFarmer-with-Tim-Allen1967 (2017) — All Saints' Day School, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/95/FrFarmer-with-Tim-Allen1967_%2835992564400%29.jpg/1280px-FrFarmer-with-Tim-Allen1967_%2835992564400%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Actors Héctor Elizondo & Tim Allen & Christoph Sanders On the Set of ABC's “Last Man Standing” 2012.](https://film.one/media/person/6601/gallery-0d310a51f86f.jpg) Actors Héctor Elizondo & Tim Allen & Christoph Sanders On the Set of ABC's “Last Man Standing” 2012. — MingleMediaTVNetwork, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ad/H%C3%A9ctor_Elizondo%2C_Tim_Allen%2C_Christoph_Sanders.jpg/1280px-H%C3%A9ctor_Elizondo%2C_Tim_Allen%2C_Christoph_Sanders.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Tim Allen](https://film.one/media/person/6601/gallery-be2eeecea025.jpg) Tim Allen — Image via TMDB
- ![Tim Allen](https://film.one/media/person/6601/gallery-dcaf09da5ccc.jpg) Tim Allen — Image via TMDB
- ![Tim Allen](https://film.one/media/person/6601/gallery-9ab77e6fd699.jpg) Tim Allen — Image via TMDB
- ![1993 Emmy Awards NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you can. Thanks. Scan](https://film.one/media/person/6601/gallery-ec9a568f8ccd.jpg) 1993 Emmy Awards NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you can. Thanks. Scan — Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/Jay_Leno%2C_Tim_Allen_%282077583259%29.jpg/1280px-Jay_Leno%2C_Tim_Allen_%282077583259%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![1993 Emmy Awards NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you can. Thanks. Scan](https://film.one/media/person/6601/gallery-3390764969e5.jpg) 1993 Emmy Awards NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you can. Thanks. Scan — Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/ba/Jay_Leno%2C_Tim_Allen_%282078373484%29.jpg/1280px-Jay_Leno%2C_Tim_Allen_%282078373484%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Tim Allen](https://film.one/media/person/6601/gallery-bd79fe262833.jpg) Tim Allen — Image via TMDB
- ![Tim Allen](https://film.one/media/person/6601/gallery-37b445a7afce.jpg) Tim Allen — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Golden Globes — 1 won

- 1995: Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy (won), for *Home Improvement*

### Other awards — 2 won

- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame 2004: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (won)
- Disney Legends 1999: Disney Legends (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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