- Allen, who raked in the green with his holiday comedy THE SANTA CLAUSE 2, is now looking to roll with IN THE PINK, a Revolution Studios comedy about a Texas playboy with a cushy corporate job who suddenly finds himself out of work. (April 8, 2003)
- Allen and his wife have reached a divorce settlement, avoiding a trial that was to have begun Thursday -- Laura Deibel, who married Allen in 1984, filed for a legal separation in 1999 in Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences; the couple share custody of their 13-year-old daughter. (March 15, 2003)
- Allen is set to propose to his girlfriend this Christmas - his pals say that he plans to give his belle of three years, personal trainer Jane Hadjuk, 26, a wedding ring this Yuletide season. (December 24, 2002)
- Tim Allen may have a hit with the current movie THE SANTA CLAUSE 2, but he hasn't abandoned the ABC sitcom lineup that launched his career -- Variety reports that he'll return to the home of his HOME IMPROVEMENT with a new sitcom he's producing. Like his old one, this will also be about lunchpail guys -- four of them. (November 16, 2002)
- Blanketing screens at 3,350 sites this post-Halloween weekend, THE SANTA CLAUSE 2, with Tim Allen tripling as the real Claus, did everything Disney could hope for -- it grabbed the top slot and a big chunk of money without having to compete with any of the major movies slated to open around the real Christmas season. (November 5, 2002)
- Allen's SANTA CLAUSE 2 tops the box office, earning $29 million in its debut weekend -- more than the total take of the actor's last two flicks. (November 4, 2002)
- Allen's SANTA CLAUSE 2 will spread holiday joy -- the family comedy is recognizable enough to top Eddie Murphy's I SPY and former chart-toppers JACKASS and THE RING. (November 2, 2002)
- Allen, who reprises his role as head elf of the North Pole in THE SANTA CLAUSE 2, puts Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney's WHITE CHRISTMAS and the quirky comedy A CHRISTMAS STORY at the top of his favorite Christmas movie list. (October 24, 2002)
- Allen says working on his new movie THE SANTA CLAUSE 2 wasn't all fun and games - he says that playing two different Santas to hundreds of screaming kids who were elves was not fun and he also thinks crew members had to pour water on one youngster to get her to shut up. (October 23, 2002)
- He's been an A-list stand-up comic, a top-rated TV star (Home Improvement), a bestselling author (Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man) and a bona fide movie star (THE SANTA CLAUSE, TOY STORY).
- Tim was arrested for dealing drugs in 1978 and spent two years in prison, when he was released, Tim had a new outlook on life and in 1979, Tim started his stand-up comedy career at the Comedy Castle in Detroit (on a dare from a friend), he hasn't looked back since.
- The scenes of Allen racing a shopping cart in JOE SOMEBODY (2001) were shot at the Target Store in Minnesota.
- In TOY STORY, the toolbox that Buzz Lightyear pushes off the milk crate bears the name Binford Tools, the name of the company which sponsors his character's show in HOME IMPROVEMENT (1991).
- Tim Allen's character in BIG TROUBLE (2002) is largely based on Dave Barry (i.e. profession, newspaper he works for, etc.).
- Was originally cast as the title role for THE CAT IN THE HAT (2003), but couldn't do it because he was filming MRS. CLAUSE; SANTA CLAUSE 2 (2002).
- His father died in a car crash when he was struck by a drunk driving, bringing the family home from a football game.
- Bought 26 acres of land in Michigan in hopes to save it from development. He paid $2 million for the plot.
- Is left-handed.
- During his last HOME IMPROVEMENT season, Tim took home $1.25 million an episode.
- Spent two years in jail (1978-1980) on drug dealing charges.
- Ryobi manufactured Tim ALlen's Signature Tools, a line of power tools in 1999 for Tim.
- His comedy career started on a dare from a friend at the 'Comedy Castle' in Detroit.
- His first job after college graduation was at a small advertising firm in Michigan.
- Even though he loves to talk power-tool shop, Tim's first true love is cars.
- A Harris Poll released on December 24, 1997 shows Tim as being the nation's 2nd most poplular television personality.
- Was listed as #13 of 20 wealthiest entertainers in Forbes Magazine in September of 1997... Tim earned 66 million in the 1996-1997 year.
- Appeared on Good Morning America's salute to Joan Lunden on September 5, 1997
- In recent poll Tim Taylor was rated by 33.7% of respondants as having traits similar to those of their own fathers.
- 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.
- Raced in the Rolex 24 at Daytona Speedway in January 1997
- An Entertainment Weekly poll has rated Tim Allen #42 on the list of the 50 Funniest People Alive.
- Participated in the 2nd Annual NHL & Celebrity All-Star Hockey Game on June 22, 1997 in Detroit's Joe Lewis Arena. The event was held in benefit of The Coulier Foundation.
- Received a nomination for Funniest Leading Male Performer in a TV series in the 1996 American Comedy Awards.
- Made a cameo appearance in the new Rodney Dangerfield movie, MEET WALLY SPARKS.
- Made an appearance on POLITICALLY INCORRECT on January 16, 1997
- Was honored by the mayor of Burbank, CA (the city where HI is taped) on the week of October 27, 1996 and received the key to the city.
- Was paid $12,000,000 for JOE SOMEBODY (2001)
- Was paid $5,000,000 for TOY STORY 2 (1999)
- Was paid $50,000 for TOY STORY (1995)
- His wife, Laura, is the CEO for Tim Allen Signature Tools.
- Nominated for Best On-Screen Duo at MTV Movie Award for TOY STORY 2 (2000) - shared with Tom Hanks
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globes Awards for Home Improvement (1997)
- Nominated for Best On-Screen Duo at MTV Movie Awards for TOY STORY (1996) - shared with Tom Hanks (voice)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for Home Improvement (1996)
- Nominated for Best Breakthrough Performance at MTV Movie Award for THE SANTA CLAUSE (1995)
- Nominated for Best Comedic Performance at MTV Movie Award for THE SANTA CLAUSE (1995)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for Home Improvement (1994)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for Home Improvement (1993)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at Emmy Awards for Home Improvement (1993)
Quotes- "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."
- "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."
- "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."
- "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance."
- "Playing golf is like going to a strip joint. After 18 holes you're tired and most of your balls are missing."
- "Women are like cars: we all want a Ferrari, sometimes want a pickup truck, and end up with a station wagon."
- "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."
- "Men are pigs. Too bad we own everything."
Awards- Saturn Award: Best Actor, GALAXY QUEST (2000)
- Annie Awards: Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Male Performer in an Animated Feature Production, TOY STORY 2 (2000)
- People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Television Performer (1999)
- TV Guide Awards: Favorite Actor in a Comedy, Home Improvement (1999)
- People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Television Performer (1998)
- People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Television Performer (1997)
- Kid's Choice Award- Favorite Male Actor 1996
- Kid's Choice Award - Favorite Male Actor 1995
- Kid's Choice Award - Hall of Fame 1995
- People's Choice Awards: Favorite Comedy Motion Picture Actor (1995)
- TV Guide Reader's Poll - TV's funniest star (1995)
- Kid's Choice Award - Favorite Male Actor 1994
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role--Musical or Comedy Series or Television Movie in HOME IMPROVEMENT (1994)
- People's Choice Award: Funniest Actor in a Comedy Motion Picture, SANTA CLAUSE (1994)
- Golden Globe Award: Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical, Home Improvement (1991)
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