Tim Allen turns 70: His journey from ‘The Tool Man’ to ‘Last Man Standing’
Tim Allen is celebrating his 70th birthday. The legendary comedian got his start in the world of stand-up comedy in 1975 and has not looked back since.Throughout his almost 50 years in the business, Allen has brought to life so many iconic characters. Here's a look back at Allen's journey through Hollywood from "Home Improvement" to "Toy Story" to "infinity and beyond!" 'Home Improvement' After getting his start as a stand-up comedian, and putting in over 15 years, Allen found his big break playing Tim "The Tool-Man" Taylor on the hit ABC sitcom, "Home Improvement." The show ran on the network for eight seasons, from 1991 to 1999, and also starred Patricia Richardson as his wife, as well as Taran Noah Smith, Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Zachery Ty Bryan as his sons. The show followed Allen's character as he hosts his own show, "Tool Time," while raising his three sons.