• Alan Thicke was a Canadian actor, host, songwriter and producer.
• Born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, he graduated from the University of Western Ohio.
• He became famous through his show “The Alan Thicke Show” and his role in the television series “Growing Pains.”
• He was a producer, composer, and spokesperson for various brands and companies.
• He had a net worth of $40 million at the time of his death in 2016.
Known for movies
Growing Pains (1985-1992)
as Dr. Jason Seaver
The Alan Thicke Show (1980-1982)
as Writer
America 2-Night (1978)
as Doug
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
as Writer
Short Info
| Net Worth | $40 million |
| Date Of Birth | March 1, 1947 |
| Spouse | Tanya Callau, Gina Tolleson, Gloria Loring |
| Fact | Before he was a successful actor and a game show host, he (alongside with his first wife Gloria Loring) used to work with Charlotte Rae, as a songwriter on both sitcoms, which she starred in: Diff'rent Strokes (1978) and The Facts of Life (1979). |
Contents
- 1 Who is Alan Thicke?
- 2 Alan Thicke Background and Education
- 3 How did Alan Thicke Became Famous?
- 4 Alan Thicke as a Producer, Composer and in Other Endeavours
- 5 Alan Thicke’s Net Worth
- 6 Alan Thicke’s Personal Life
- 7 Alan Thicke’s Death
- 8 General Info
- 9 Family
- 10 Accomplishments
- 11 Social profile links
- 12 Quotes
- 13 Facts
- 14 Pictures
- 15 Movies
- 16 Awards
Who is Alan Thicke?
Born Alan Willis Jeffrey on the 1st of March, 1947, known as Alan Thicke he was a Canadian actor, host, songwriter, and producer, who became famous through his show “The Alan Thicke Show”, and his role in the television series “Growing Pains.” He passed away in 2016.
Alan Thicke Background and Education
Born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Thicke was the son of Shirley “Joan” Isobel Marie and William Jeffrey. His parents divorced when he was six years old and his mother remarried to Brian Thicke. During his younger years, he attended Elliot Lake Secondary School, and later on graduated from the University of Western Ohio where he also joined the Delta Upsilon fraternity.
How did Alan Thicke Became Famous?
Thicke tried to transition to late night in the show “Thicke of the Night”, but the show failed to succeed, however, he was still considered one of the best hosts of his time, and it still helped his career and net worth to propel forward.
Thanks to Whistler Film Fest for the Icon Award. I promise to try and stay iconic. @whisfilmfest #whistlerfilmfest #Icon pic.twitter.com/m73ljZ9RdU
— Alan Thicke (@Alan_Thicke) December 13, 2016
Aside from hosting, Thicke also ventured into acting. It was in 1985 that he found success when he became a part of the television series “Growing Pains.” He played the lead role of Jason Seaver, a psychiatrist and father of four children who he takes care of alongside his wife Maggy, played by Joanna Kerns. The show became a huge hit, such that it ran until 1992. The show’s success helped both in his career and also tremendously in boosting his wealth.
After “Growing Pains”, Thicke tried to go back to do sitcom, and this time play a more challenging, different his role from Jason Seaver. He did star in his next show, a 1995 US series called “Hope & Gloria”, but it didn’t achieve the same success that “Growing Pains” had.
Alan Thicke as a Producer, Composer and in Other Endeavours
Aside from a thriving career in front of the camera, Thicke also enjoyed success behind the scenes as a producer and composer. He created theme songs for television shows including “Diff’rent Strokes” and “The Facts of Life”, and he was also the person behind several game show theme songs including “The Joker’s Wild”, “Celebrity Sweepstakes”, “Animal Crack-Ups” “Whew!”, and the original theme for the show “Wheel of Fortune.” He also produced plenty of television shows, including CBC’s “Anne Murray Christmas” specials. His various works as a producer and composer also helped in increasing his net worth.
Thicke was a well-known spokesperson for various brand and companies too. He worked with the Canadian division of Woolco department, and became their spokesperson. He also made advertisements for Tahiti Village – a time-share resort in Las Vegas – CCS Medical, and Optima Tax Relief. His various works as a spokesperson also helped in adding in his wealth.
Alan Thicke’s Net Worth
Based on authoritative sources, Thicke’s net worth was $40 million as of early 2018. Most of his wealth came from his long career in the entertainment industry, starting on in the ‘70s until his death.
Alan Thicke’s Personal Life
Thicke was married three times, firstly to actress Gloria Loring in 1970, who appeared in “Days of Our Lives.” Together they had two sons, Brennan and Robin, but their marriage ended in 1984.
Thicke was next married o Gina Tolleson in 1994, and together they had one son, Carter William Thicke, however their marriage also ended in divorce, in 1999. His last partner was Tanya Callau whom he met in 1999; they married in 2005 and remained together until his death in 2016.
Alan Thicke’s Death
Thicke died on 19 December 2016. He was playing ice-hockey with his son Carter a couple of days before he actually died, when he suddenly collapsed. At the age of 69, he died with type-A aortic dissection at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, and was interred at Santa Barbara Cemetery.
General Info
| Full Name | Alan Thicke |
| Net Worth | $40 million |
| Date Of Birth | March 1, 1947 |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Profession | Screenwriter, Game Show Host, Television producer, Master of Ceremonies, Comedian, Talk show host, Actor, Composer, Songwriter |
| Education | Elliot Lake Secondary School, University of Western Ontario |
| Nationality | Canadian |
Family
| Spouse | Tanya Callau, Gina Tolleson, Gloria Loring |
| Children | Robin Thicke, Carter William Thicke, Brennan Thicke |
| Parents | William Jeffrey, Joan Thicke |
| Siblings | Todd Thicke, Joanne Thicke |
Accomplishments
| Nominations | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing - Variety Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy-Variety Or Music Program, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy, Variety, or Music Special, Daytime... |
| Movies | The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard, Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers, Demolition High, And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird, Betrayal of the Dove, Not Quite Human, Windsor Protocol, Calendar Girl Murders, RoboDoc, Stepmonster, Alpha Dog, Raising Helen, Childstar, Casper Meets Wendy, Anarchy TV, ... |
| TV Shows | Growing Pains, Married... with Children, Thicke of the Night, Hope and Gloria, I'm in the Band, Unusually Thicke, Animal Crack-Ups, Animal Miracles, jPod, Three's a Crowd, Pictionary, Minor Adjustments, Living in TV Land, Masquerade, America 2-Night, EGG, the Arts Show, It's Our Stuff, Time for Livi... |
Social profile links
Quotes
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | [on rumors he turned down the lead in "Schindler's List"]: You know, that's one of those wonderful urban myths that I never try to completely discourage, just because it's so flattering that anybody could ever believe that for a second I would turn down Steven Spielberg for a major motion picture, but that never happened. That's the danger of Wikipedia and a lot of the Internet rumors that bubble up and won't go away. Fortunately, that's a good one. No, I was never offered the role of Oskar. I wasn't even offered the role of Oscar Mayer! It didn't happen. |
| 2 | I play every week and I guess I used to be a better puck-ducker. During one of the pick-up games, I got in the way of a slap shot and it cost me five teeth and 30 stitches both inside the mouth and outside. |
| 3 | [on his on- and off-screen chemistry with Joanna Kerns, who played Maggie Seaver]: We never went on a date, but we had chemistry, which our unrequited romance preserved for the entire show. |
| 4 | [Who got married a third time in 2005]: I'll be on my third honeymoon, so I'm more of an authority than I care to be. |
| 5 | [on his second rocky marriage]: It's not a fait accomplice, but the signs are pointing in the direction of a failed marriage. I think this is a disgrace. We had no problems that, in my opinion, mature, committed adults shouldn't be able to solve. |
| 6 | [on analyzing Ozzy Osbourne about The Family Dog]: Seaver, who was a psychiatrist, would have reprimanded his children. It's the child's role in the family to take care of the dog. |
| 7 | I thought it was a great departure for me. It's quite the opposite of most of the things I've done. |
| 8 | [Of Tracey Gold's family]: The Gold family has always been a role model. Harry and Bonnie Gold make the Seavers look like the Manson family. |
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brother-in-law of Kenny Callau. |
| 2 | Has called himself "the affordable Shatner" as much of his later career consists of lucrative personal appearance (hosting parades, beauty pageants, etc.) declined by his fellow Canadian actor William Shatner. |
| 3 | Release of his book, "How Men Have Babies: The Pregnant Father's Survival Guide". [June 2003] |
| 4 | Release of his book, "How to Raise Kids Who Won't Hate You". [April 2006] |
| 5 | Appeared in a commercial for "CCS Medical" diabetes supplies. [2010] |
| 6 | Before he was a successful actor and a game show host, he (alongside with his first wife Gloria Loring) used to work with Charlotte Rae, as a songwriter on both sitcoms, which she starred in: Diff'rent Strokes (1978) and The Facts of Life (1979). |
| 7 | Best known for playing Dr. Jason Seaver on Growing Pains (1985). He has, however, had a long and eclectic career in television, working as a writer, personality, host and composer among other roles for programming as diverse as sitcoms, variety shows, soap operas, game shows, commercials, reality shows, specials and parades. |
| 8 | Was 40 years old when he dated 17-year old actress Kristy Swanson, and they were engaged two years later. They met when she was a 16 year old working on the WB lot. |
| 9 | Brother of Todd Thicke. |
| 10 | Ex-father-in-law of Paula Patton. |
| 11 | Produced a CBC television series hosted by Canadian teen-singer René Simard. |
| 12 | Composed and sang both theme songs to Diff'rent Strokes (1978). |
| 13 | Jason Seaver, Thicke's character on Growing Pains (1985), was ranked #37 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [20 June 2004 issue]. |
| 14 | Hosted the 2004 Miss Universe Canada Pageant in Rama, Ontario from January 23-25, 2004. |
| 15 | May 2003 - Lost five teeth and required 30 stitches after getting hit in the face by a flying puck while playing hockey with actor Michael Vartan. Thicke was not wearing sufficient headgear. |
| 16 | Hosted Wayne Gretzky's wedding in Edmonton, Canada. |
| 17 | His son Robin Thicke is a singer/songwriter and has written songs for artists such as Marc Anthony, Christina Aguilera, Mya, Brian McKnight & Pink, among others. |
| 18 | Once had his nose broken by Gordie Howe in a celebrity hockey game. |
| 19 | He sang and composed the theme to the cult-classic TV game show The Wizard of Odds (1973), hosted by Alex Trebek. |
| 20 | Composed the original score to Wheel of Fortune (1983), titled "Big Wheels". The original theme was used until 1983. Among the other game show themes Thicke has composed are Celebrity Sweepstakes (1974) (the second theme used in this series), The Diamond Head Game (1975) and Whew! (1979). |
| 21 | Was named "Father of the Year" by The Father's Day Council of Los Angeles, The Muscular Dystrophy Association, and The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. |
| 22 | Father, with Gina Marie Tolleson, of son Carter Thicke (aka Carter William Thicke), who was born on July 10, 1997. |
| 23 | His second wife, Gina Marie Tolleson, is a freelance TV reporter and hostess, as well as having been Miss World 1990. |
| 24 | Step father, Dr. Brian Thicke, is the medical director for Canada3000, a charter airline. |
| 25 | Step father runs a family practice in Brampton Ontario (suburb of Toronto). |
| 26 | Step father is a certified Transport Canada physician (performs medicals for pilots). |
| 27 | Worked as a disc jockey while in college. |
| 28 | Attended the University of Western Ontario |
| 29 | Graduated in 1965 from Elliot Lake High School, and was elected Homecoming King |
| 30 | Member of Delta Upsilon fraternity. |
| 31 | Was the manager for Canadian teen-singer René Simard. |
| 32 | He appeared in the music video and sang in the choir on the song "Voices That Care." |
| 33 | Born at 2:00pm-EST |
| 34 | Son, with Gloria Loring, Brennan Thicke was born. [1974] |
| 35 | Played Billy Flynn in the traveling company of the musical "Chicago". |
Pictures
Movies
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Facts of Life | 1979-1988 | TV Series composer - 201 episodes | |
| Diff'rent Strokes | 1978-1986 | TV Series composer - 181 episodes | |
| Hello, Larry | 1979 | TV Series composer - 3 episodes | |
| Stumpers! | 1976 | TV Series music coordinator - 1 episode | |
| The Wizard of Odds | 1973-1974 | TV Series composer - 2 episodes | |
| The Joker's Wild | 1974 | TV Series composer - 2 episodes |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traps! The Musical | 2003 | TV Movie completed | Alan Scott |
| The Clapper | post-production | Alan Thicke | |
| Fuller House | 2016 | TV Series | Jason Seaver |
| This Is Us | 2016 | TV Series | Alan Thicke |
| Stop the Wedding | 2016 | TV Movie | Sean Castleberry |
| Mike Tyson Mysteries | 2016 | TV Series | Walter Morgan |
| Grandfathered | 2016 | TV Series | Alan Thicke |
| It's Not My Fault and I Don't Care Anyway | 2015 | Patrick Spencer | |
| Wish Upon a Christmas | 2015 | TV Movie | Mr. Pierce |
| Scream Queens | 2015 | TV Series | Tad Radwell |
| Tiny Plastic Men | 2015 | TV Series | Judge Andy Jury |
| The Stanley Dynamic | 2014 | TV Series | Alan Thicke |
| A Cookie Cutter Christmas | 2014 | TV Movie | Chef Krueger |
| Tom Green Live | 2014 | TV Series | |
| American Dad! | 2014 | TV Series | Alan Thicke |
| Camp Sunshine | 2013 | TV Movie | Ken Handcourt |
| Bad Management | 2013 | TV Movie | Tobias Sr. |
| How I Met Your Mother | 2008-2013 | TV Series | Alan Thicke Mr. Scherbatsky |
| Let It Snow | 2013 | TV Movie | Ted Beck |
| Fugget About It | 2012-2013 | TV Series | Richard Wheaton |
| Hot Package | 2013 | TV Series | Alan Thicke |
| Bank$tas | 2013 | Peter Hoss | |
| Notes from Dad | 2013 | TV Movie | Pops |
| First Dates with Toby Harris | 2013 | TV Series short | Father (Jeff) |
| Sperm Donor | 2012 | Short | Richard |
| Hemingway | 2012 | Paul Hemmingway | |
| The L.A. Complex | 2012 | TV Series | Donald Gallagher |
| Father-Son Chat with Alan Thicke | 2012 | Short | |
| That's My Boy | 2012 | TV Version Donny's Dad | |
| I'm in the Band | 2011 | TV Series | Simon Craig |
| Making a Scene | 2010 | TV Movie | The Producer |
| Robodoc | 2009 | Dr. Roskin | |
| The Bold and the Beautiful | 2006-2009 | TV Series | Rich Ginger |
| The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard | 2009 | Stu Harding | |
| Star-ving | 2009 | TV Series | Alan Thicke |
| Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | 2009 | TV Series | Dr. Alan Thicke |
| 'Til Death | 2008 | TV Series | Alan Thicke |
| jPod | 2008 | TV Series | Jim Jarlewski |
| About a Girl | 2008 | TV Series | Dude's Dad |
| Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide | 2007 | TV Series | Hal E. Burton |
| A Little Light | 2006 | Short | Alan Thicke |
| Alpha Dog | 2006 | Douglas Holden | |
| Nobody's Watching | 2006 | TV Movie | Alan Thicke |
| The Surfer King | 2006 | Pipeman | |
| Sex, Love & Secrets | 2005 | TV Series | Sitcom Dad |
| Joey | 2005 | TV Series | Alan Thicke |
| Half & Half | 2005 | TV Series | Gavin Storm |
| Yes, Dear | 2005 | TV Series | Joel |
| Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers | 2004 | TV Movie | Dr. Jason Seaver |
| My Wife and Kids | 2004 | TV Series | Magician |
| Childstar | 2004 | J.R. | |
| Raising Helen | 2004 | Hockey Cantor | |
| Hollywood North | 2003 | Peter Casey | |
| Carolina | 2003/I | Chuck McBride - Perfect Date Host | |
| EGG, the Arts Show | 2003 | TV Series | Alan Scott |
| Teddy Bears' Picnic | 2002 | Alan Thicke | |
| X-Roads | 2001 | Steve | |
| 7th Heaven | 2001 | TV Series | Ed Palmer |
| Beggars and Choosers | 2000 | TV Series | |
| The Growing Pains Movie | 2000 | TV Movie | Jason Seaver |
| Bear with Me | 2000 | Ken Robinson | |
| Ice Angel | 2000 | TV Movie | Coach Parker |
| Arli$$ | 1999 | TV Series | Doctor |
| Two of Hearts | 1999 | TV Movie | Hank Powers |
| Casper Meets Wendy | 1998 | Video | Baseball Announcer |
| Thunder Point | 1998 | TV Movie | Joplin Hardy (uncredited) |
| Anarchy TV | 1998 | Reverend Wright | |
| Windsor Protocol | 1997 | TV Movie | Senator Joplin Hardy |
| Shadow of the Bear | 1997 | TV Movie | William Andrich |
| The Outer Limits | 1997 | TV Series | Donald Rivers |
| Any Place But Home | 1997 | TV Movie | August Danforth |
| Married with Children | 1996-1997 | TV Series | Bruce / Henry |
| Demolition High | 1996 | Video | Slater |
| The Secret She Carried | 1996 | TV Movie | Reed Epperson (uncredited) |
| Hope & Gloria | 1995-1996 | TV Series | Dennis Dupree |
| Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise | 1996 | TV Movie | Alan |
| Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah | 1995 | TV Movie | Alan |
| Minor Adjustments | 1995 | TV Series | Roger |
| Open Season | 1995 | Xanex | |
| Lamb Chop and the Haunted Studio | 1994 | TV Movie | Alan |
| Robin's Hoods | 1994 | TV Series | Jack King |
| Burke's Law | 1994 | TV Series | |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1993 | TV Series | Harrison M. Kane |
| Rubdown | 1993 | TV Movie | Raymond Holliman |
| Betrayal of the Dove | 1993 | Jack West | |
| Stepmonster | 1993 | Video | George Dougherty |
| The Trial of Red Riding Hood | 1992 | TV Movie | The Wolf |
| Travelquest | 1992 | TV Series | Host |
| Still Not Quite Human | 1992 | TV Movie | Dr. Jonas Carson / Bonus |
| Growing Pains | 1985-1992 | TV Series | Dr. Jason Seaver |
| And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird | 1991 | Matthew Carson / Newman (voice) | |
| The Hitchhiker | 1990 | TV Series | Mickey Black |
| The Great American Sex Scandal | 1990 | TV Movie | Phil Beckman |
| Not Quite Human II | 1989 | TV Movie | Dr. Jonas Carson |
| Dance 'Til Dawn | 1988 | TV Movie | Jack Lefcourt |
| Hitting Home | 1988 | TV Movie | Conrad Vaughan |
| 14 Going on 30 | 1988 | TV Movie | Real Harold Forndexter |
| Not Quite Human | 1987 | TV Movie | Dr. Jonas Carson |
| The Love Boat | 1984-1987 | TV Series | Robert McBride / Senator Bob Townsend / Alan Price |
| Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star | 1986 | TV Movie | Steve Carr |
| Scene of the Crime | 1985 | TV Series | Craig Spears |
| Masquerade | 1984 | TV Series | |
| Calendar Girl Murders | 1984 | TV Movie | Alan Conti |
| Copper Mountain | 1983 | TV Movie | Jackson Reach |
| America 2-Night | 1978 | TV Series | Doug |
| Jack: A Flash Fantasy | 1974 | TV Movie | Jack of Diamonds |
| The Point | 1971 | TV Movie | Narrator / Father (third telecast) |
| Time for Living | 1969 | TV Series | Regular |
| It's Our Stuff | 1969 | TV Series | Regular |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unusually Thicke | 2014 | TV Series creator - 2014 / creator - 2014 | |
| Anne Murray: The Sounds of London | 1985 | TV Movie | |
| Thicke of the Night | 1983-1984 | TV Series writer - 17 episodes | |
| Winter Carnival in Quebec | 1984 | TV Movie | |
| Caribbean Cruise | 1983 | TV Movie | |
| The Alan Thicke Show | 1980-1982 | TV Series writer - 102 episodes | |
| A Special Anne Murray Christmas | 1981 | TV Movie | |
| Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights | 1980 | TV Special written by | |
| The Bobby Vinton Show | 1975-1978 | TV Series writer - 6 episodes | |
| America 2-Night | 1978 | TV Series writer - 65 episodes | |
| Olivia | 1978 | TV Special written by | |
| Ladies' Night | 1978 | TV Movie written by | |
| The Mac Davis Christmas Special | 1977 | TV Movie | |
| Fernwood Tonight | 1977 | TV Series writer - 48 episodes | |
| The Richard Pryor Show | TV Series 1 episode, 1977 writer - 1 episode, 1977 | ||
| The Richard Pryor Special? | 1977 | TV Special | |
| The Barry Manilow Special | 1977 | TV Movie | |
| Don Adams' Screen Test | 1975 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Flip Wilson Special | 1974 | TV Special | |
| The Bobby Darin Show | TV Series writer - 5 episodes, 1973 written by - 1 episode, 1973 | ||
| The Paul Lynde Show | 1972-1973 | TV Series writer - 24 episodes | |
| That's Show Biz | 1970 | TV Series | |
| Time for Living | 1969 | TV Series writer | |
| The Tommy Hunter Show | 1965 | TV Series |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unusually Thicke | 2014 | TV Series executive producer - 2014 | |
| The Growing Pains Movie | 2000 | TV Movie producer | |
| Pictionary | 1998 | TV Series co-executive producer - 3 episodes | |
| The Secret She Carried | 1996 | TV Movie co-executive producer | |
| Celebrations | 1992 | TV Movie documentary executive producer | |
| Thicke of the Night | 1983-1984 | TV Series executive producer - 17 episodes | |
| The Alan Thicke Show | 1980-1982 | TV Series producer - 102 episodes | |
| Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights | 1980 | TV Special producer | |
| The Bobby Vinton Show | 1975-1978 | TV Series producer - 6 episodes | |
| America 2-Night | 1978 | TV Series producer - 65 episodes | |
| Ladies' Night | 1978 | TV Movie producer | |
| The René Simard Show | 1977 | TV Series producer | |
| Fernwood Tonight | 1977 | TV Series producer - 49 episodes | |
| The Wizard of Odds | 1973-1974 | TV Series producer - 2 episodes |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unusually Thicke | 2014 | TV Series title theme, 2014 | |
| Joe's World | 1979-1980 | TV Series 11 episodes | |
| Whew! | 1980 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| Celebrity Sweepstakes | 1974-1977 | TV Series 57 episodes | |
| Stumpers! | 1976 | TV Series 3 episodes | |
| The Diamond Head Game | 1975 | TV Series |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| How I Met Your Mother | 2013 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Saturday Night Live | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Nostalgia Critic | 2012 | TV Series music - 1 episode | |
| The Big Bang Theory | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Formula 1: BBC Sport | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2010 writer - 1 episode, 2010 | ||
| Art School Confidential | 2006 | writer: "Facts of Life - Theme" | |
| Chappelle's Show | 2004 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Scrubs | 2002 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Facts of Life Reunion | 2001 | TV Movie "The Facts of Life theme song" | |
| Freaks and Geeks | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2000 writer - 1 episode, 2000 | ||
| Married with Children | 1991 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Growing Pains | TV Series 3 episodes, 1986 - 1989 performer - 7 episodes, 1985 - 1991 | ||
| Animal Crack-Ups | 1987 | TV Series performer: "Animals Are Just Like People, Too" / writer: "Animals Are Just Like People, Too" | |
| The Facts of Life | 1979 | TV Series writer: "The Facts of Life" | |
| Diff'rent Strokes | 1978 | TV Series performer: "Diff'rent Strokes" Theme Song / writer: "Diff'rent Strokes" Theme Song | |
| Celebrity Sweepstakes | 1974 | TV Series writer: "Celebrity Sweepstakes" 1974-1977 | |
| The Wizard of Odds | 1973 | TV Series performer: "The Wizard of Odds" / writer: "The Wizard of Odds" | |
| The Joker's Wild | 1972 | TV Series writer: "The Joker's Jive Version B" |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Sketch | 2016 | TV Series special thanks - 1 episode |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just for Laughs: Montreal Comedy Festival | 2001 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
| 5th Annual Prism Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| Into Africa | 2000 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Howard Stern | 1996-2000 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Howard Stern Radio Show | 1998-2000 | TV Series | Himself |
| ESPN SportsCentury | 2000 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Entertainment Tonight Presents: The Real 'Growing Pains' | 2000 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| All New 3's a Crowd | 1999 | TV Series | Himself - Host |
| The Rosie O'Donnell Show | 1998-1999 | TV Series | Himself |
| Animals Are People Too! | 1999 | TV Series documentary | Host |
| The 25th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1999 | TV Special | Himself |
| Leonardo DiCaprio: A Life in Progress | 1998 | Video documentary | Himself |
| The Daily Show | 1998 | TV Series | Himself |
| Politically Incorrect | 1997 | TV Series | Himself |
| Pictionary | 1997 | TV Series | Host |
| LIghts! Action! Hollywood! With Alan Thicke | 1996 | TV Series | Himself - Host |
| Lauren Hutton and... | 1996 | TV Series | Himself |
| Bob Hope's Young Comedians | 1995 | TV Special | Himself |
| The World's Greatest Magic 2 | 1995 | TV Special | Himself |
| TV's Funniest Families | 1994 | TV Movie | Himself - Host |
| The Defense Rests: A Tribute to Raymond Burr | 1993 | TV Special | Himself |
| Circus of the Stars and Sideshow | 1992 | TV Special documentary | Himself - Ringmaster |
| Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | 1992 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 6th Annual American Comedy Awards | 1992 | TV Special | Himself |
| 1992 YTV Achievement Awards | 1992 | TV Movie documentary | Host |
| Maury | 1991 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1991 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie |
| Live with Kelly and Michael | 1990-1991 | TV Series | Himself |
| Voices that Care | 1991 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Choir Member |
| The 16th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1990 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| Twin Peaks/Cop Rock: Behind the Scenes | 1990 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Host |
| Night of 100 Stars III | 1990 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The 4th Annual American Comedy Awards | 1990 | TV Special | Himself |
| The Home Show | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 15th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1989 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| Comic Relief III | 1989 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
| Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade | 1988 | TV Movie | Himself - Host |
| Barry Gibb Love and Hope Festival IV | 1988 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The 14th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1988 | TV Special documentary | Himself - Presenter |
| The 37th Annual Miss USA Pageant | 1988 | TV Special documentary | Himself - Host |
| The 45th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 1988 | TV Special | Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy / Musical |
| Comic Relief '87 | 1987 | TV Special | Himself |
| When Mom and Dad Break Up | 1987 | Video documentary short | Narrator |
| The Calgary Olympic Holiday Special | 1987 | TV Movie | Himself - Host |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1986-1987 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Guest |
| Barry Gibb Love and Hope Festival III | 1987 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The Wil Shriner Show | 1987 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 39th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1987 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood | 1987 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
| Animal Crack-Ups | 1987 | TV Series | Himself - Host |
| Lou Rawls Parade of Stars | 1986 | TV Series | Himself |
| Circus of the Stars #11 | 1986 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
| The Wildest West Show of the Stars | 1986 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The Canadian Conspiracy | 1985 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Hour Magazine | 1985 | TV Series | Himself |
| Barry Gibb Love and Hope Festival II | 1985 | Video | Himself |
| The 2nd TV Academy Hall of Fame | 1985 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Thicke of the Night | 1983-1984 | TV Series | Himself - Host / Himself |
| Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour | 1984 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Alan Thicke Show | 1980-1982 | TV Series | Himself - Host |
| A Fatherless Generation | 2016 | Documentary filming | |
| Home & Family | 2013-2016 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Guest |
| Chopped Junior | 2016 | TV Series | Himself - Judge |
| The Eric Andre Show | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| Red Eye w/Tom Shillue | 2016 | TV Series | Himself - Panelist |
| Today | 2015-2016 | TV Series | Himself - Guest / Himself |
| Celebrity Family Feud | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| 12th Annual Desert Smash | 2016 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Keeping Up with the Kardashians | 2011-2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| Canada's Smartest Person | 2015 | TV Series | Himself - Guest, Human Lie Detector |
| The Wendy Williams Show | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 2015 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Being Canadian | 2015 | Documentary | Himself |
| The Jack and Triumph Show | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| Unusually Thicke | 2014-2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| Gone South: How Canada Invented Hollywood | 2014 | Documentary | Himself |
| The Insider | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| Katie | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| Unsung Hollywood | 2014 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Actor? A Documentary | 2014 | Documentary | Himself |
| Canada's Walk of Fame: Celebrating 15 Years | 2013 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| The Queen Latifah Show | 2013 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Fatherhood 101 | 2013 | Documentary | Himself |
| Who Gets the Last Laugh? | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| Celebrity Wife Swap | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| This Hour Has 22 Minutes | 2002-2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Hour | 2011-2012 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Talk | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The 13th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Himself - Host |
| Real Time with Bill Maher | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Top Chef Canada | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Judge |
| Paul Mitchell Sports Invitational | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
| Celebrity Ghost Stories | 2011 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Canada's Worst Handyman | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| La La Land | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| Tosh.0 | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Real Cool Club | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| RoboDoc Dissected the Making of RoboDoc | 2009 | Video short | Himself |
| World's Dumbest | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Jay Leno Show | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| Up Close with Carrie Keagan | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers | 2009 | TV Special | Himself - Audience (uncredited) |
| 2009 Game Show Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| Mother Goose Parade | 2008 | TV Movie documentary | |
| Who Wants to Be a Millionaire | 2008 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Expert |
| Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget | 2008 | TV Special | Himself |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1995-2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| E! True Hollywood Story | 2001-2008 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Biography | 2005-2008 | TV Series documentary | Himself - Co-Star, Growing Pains / Himself |
| TV Land Confidential | 2007 | TV Series documentary | Himself - Interviewee |
| 2006 LA Area Emmy Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Himself |
| Amazon Fishbowl with Bill Maher | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| Celebrity Cooking Showdown | 2006 | TV Mini-Series | Himself - Host |
| Hi-Jinks | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| Larry King Live | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| Seaver Family Reunion: S'mores and More | 2006 | Video short | Himself |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| I Love the Holidays | 2005 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
| The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame... | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| I Love the 80's 3-D | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The Greatest | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Comedy Gold | 2005 | TV Short documentary | Himself |
| The Tony Danza Show | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| Living in TV Land | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The Great American Celebrity Spelling Bee | 2004 | TV Mini-Series | Himself - Contestant |
| Pyramid | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
| Miracle Pets | 2001-2003 | TV Series | Himself - Host |
| Intimate Portrait | 2000-2003 | TV Series documentary | Himself / Himself - Interviewee |
| Inside TV Land: 40 Greatest Theme Songs | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Just Shoot Me! | 2002 | TV Series | Himself |
| Fear Factor | 2002 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 44th Annual Grammy Awards | 2002 | TV Special | Himself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Tonight | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Insider | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| The O'Reilly Factor | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| Mo' Funny: Black Comedy in America | 1993 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
Awards
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Audience Participation Show/Game Show | Pictionary (1997) |
| 1995 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special | The Trial of Red Riding Hood (1992) |
| 1994 | Gemini | Gemini Awards | Best Performance in a Variety Program or Series | The Trial of Red Riding Hood (1992) |
| 1988 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Growing Pains (1985) |
| 1978 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series | America 2-Night (1978) |
| 1978 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series | America 2-Night (1978) |
| 1977 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Special | The Barry Manilow Special (1977) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
