Tim Allen’s Family Ties, Relationships, and Closest Friends Unveiled

Tim Allen is well known for his work in comedy and acting, with a career that reached many American homes. Family, relationships, and friends have all played key roles in his story. His personal journey offers insight into how friendships and family dynamics shape a person over time.

Family Life and Upbringing

Tim Allen was born in 1953 in Denver, Colorado. Growing up in a busy household, he was the third of six children. When Tim was just 11 years old, his father died in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. This event deeply affected the family.

His mother later remarried, and the family relocated to Michigan. Tim attended Western Michigan University, where he started to find his path in comedy. During college, he worked at the campus radio station.

Today, Tim Allen is married to Jane Hajduk. The couple met in the early 2000s while working on movie projects. They dated for five years and married in October 2006, in a private ceremony in Grand Lake, Colorado.

Tim and Jane have a daughter named Elizabeth, born in 2009. Tim also has another daughter, Katherine, born in 1989, from his previous marriage. Both daughters are his biological children.

Jane Hajduk works as an actress and is known for roles in various films and TV series.

Name	Relation	Birth Year
Gerald Dick	Father	1923
Martha Allen	Mother	1927
Elizabeth Allen	Daughter	2009
Katherine Allen	Daughter	1989
Jane Hajduk	Wife	1966

Relationships and Past Romances

Before his current marriage, Tim Allen was married to Laura Deibel. They met in college and married in 1984. Laura worked in sales and management and spent many years supporting Tim’s rising career. Together, they had a daughter, Katherine, in 1989.

Their marriage lasted until 1999, when they separated due to the pressures of Tim’s career and other personal struggles. Their divorce became final in 2003. After the divorce, Tim did not have widely known public romantic relationships until he began dating Jane Hajduk in 2001.

His relationship with Jane grew from working together on various projects. After several years, they decided to marry. Tim has not been linked to other major relationships outside of his two marriages.

Name	Relationship Type	Time Period
Laura Deibel	Ex-Wife	1984–2003

Friends Through the Years

Tim Allen has formed friendships with many in the entertainment industry. Tom Hanks is one of his most notable friends. Their friendship began while recording for the Toy Story movies, where they voiced Buzz Lightyear and Woody.

The friendship between Allen and Hanks grew from their shared experiences on and off set. They have often spoken about the trust formed while acting together. Their bond is described as one based on respect, supporting each other’s personal progress and professional projects.

Richard Karn, who starred alongside Allen in Home Improvement, is another close friend. Their relationship started on the show and continued after the series ended. Karn and Allen have worked together on charity events and remain in contact.

Jay Leno, a comedian and former late-night host, also counts as a friend of Allen’s. They share a background in stand-up comedy, and often appeared together at industry events.

Name	Known Since	Profession
Tom Hanks	1995	Actor
Richard Karn	1991	Actor
Jay Leno	1980s	Comedian/TV Host