Tim Allen
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Tim Allen (born Timothy Allen Dick; June 13, 1953) is an American comedian, actor, voice-over artist, and entertainer, known for his role in the sitcom Home Improvement. He is also known for his film roles in several popular movies, including the Toy Story series, The Santa Clause series, and Galaxy Quest.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tim Allen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Tim Allen's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 58% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tim Allen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in VOMO: Vote or Miss Out, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tim Allen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tim Allen's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tim Allen.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bye Bye Barry | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Disney 100: Remember That | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Tom Hanks: The Nomad | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear | Self / Buzz Lightyear (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | VOMO: Vote or Miss Out | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | No Safe Spaces | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Toy Story 4 | Buzz Lightyear (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Ralph Breaks the Internet | Buzz Lightyear (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | El Camino Christmas | Larry Michael Roth | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Toy Story That Time Forgot | Buzz Lightyear (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Toy Story of Terror! | Buzz Lightyear (Voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Penguin King | Narrator (US Version) (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Partysaurus Rex | Buzz Lightyear (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Chimpanzee | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Small Fry | Buzz Lightyear (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hawaiian Vacation | Buzz Lightyear (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Pixar 25 Magic Moments | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Toy Story 3 | Buzz Lightyear (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | I Am Comic | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Redbelt | Chet Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Pixar Story | Self - Buzz Lightyear | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Fired! | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Wild Hogs | Doug Madsen | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause | Santa / Scott Calvin | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Kings of Comedy USA | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Zoom | Jack Sheppard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Cars | Buzz Lightyear Car (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Christmas with the Kranks | Luther Krank | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Jimmy Neutron: Win, Lose and Kaboom! | Meldar Prime (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Comedy Knockouts | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Santa Clause 2 | Scott Calvin / Santa / Toy Santa | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Big Trouble | Eliot Arnold | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Joe Somebody | Joe Scheffer | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Who Is Cletis Tout? | Critical Jim | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins | Buzz Lightyear (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Galaxy Quest | Jason Nesmith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Toy Story 2 | Buzz Lightyear (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | For Richer or Poorer | Brad | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Jungle 2 Jungle | Michael Cromwell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Story Behind 'Toy Story' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Making 'Toy Story' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Toy Story | Buzz Lightyear (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Santa Clause | Scott Calvin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Tim Allen: Rewires America | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Tim Allen: Men Are Pigs | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen | Self | Average | Similar → |
Tim Allen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tim Allen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tim Allen is "VOMO: Vote or Miss Out" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Tim Allen acted in?
Tim Allen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tim Allen?
Other notable films include "Disney 100: Remember That", "Toy Story", and "Bye Bye Barry".