Richard Karn
About
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Also Known As
Richard Karn Wilson
Birth Place
Seattle, Washington, USA
Born
February 17, 1956
Biography
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Husky, bearded character actor who plays the gentle, teddy-bearish Al on ABC's hit sitcom "Home Improvement" (1991-99). As Tim Allen's supremely competent but terribly shy sidekick, Karn comes off as the brain behind the show-within-the-show....
Filmography
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Christmas in Mississippi
(2017)
A Daughter's Nightmare
(2014)
MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate
(2002)
Ollie Plant
Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch
(2002)
Patrick
The Pooch and the Pauper
(2000)
Bram Stoker's Legend of the Mummy
(1998)
Family & Companions
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Tudi Roche
Wife
Singer, actor. Met when both were in Off-Broadway production, "The Other Shore"; has recurring role on "Home Improvement".
Bibliography
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"House Broken: How I Remodeled My House for Just Under Three Times the Original Bid"
Richard Karn with George Mair, HarperEntertainment (1999)
Biography
Husky, bearded character actor who plays the gentle, teddy-bearish Al on ABC's hit sitcom "Home Improvement" (1991-99). As Tim Allen's supremely competent but terribly shy sidekick, Karn comes off as the brain behind the show-within-the-show.
Filmography
Cast (Feature Film)
Christmas in Mississippi
(2017)
A Daughter's Nightmare
(2014)
MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate
(2002)
Ollie Plant
Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch
(2002)
Patrick
The Pooch and the Pauper
(2000)
Bram Stoker's Legend of the Mummy
(1998)
Picture Perfect
(1995)
The 61st Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
(1992)
Misc. Crew (Feature Film)
Picture Perfect
(1995)
Creative Consultant
Cast (Special)
World Poker Tour: Hollywood Home Game
(2004)
Tim Allen Presents: A User's Guide to Home Improvement
(2003)
TV's Funniest Game Shows Part 2
(2002)
Backstage Pass
(1999)
Celebrity Homes
(1999)
Christmas Miracles
(1997)
WOW! The Most Awesome Acts on Earth
(1996)
Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 4
(1996)
Secrets of the Internet
(1996)
Host
Secrets of the Internet
(1996)
Narration
Chariots of the Gods? The Mysteries Continue
(1996)
Celebrity First Loves
(1995)
Behind Closed Doors With Joan Lunden II
(1995)
The 1994 Clio Awards
(1994)
Presenter
Boys Will Be Boys
(1994)
An All-New Before They Were Stars
(1994)
The American Television Awards
(1993)
Presenter
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
(1992)
The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
(1992)
Presenter
Life Events
1984
Played lead in off-Broadway production, "Losing It"
1986
Broadway debut as "the suit of armor" in the hit musical, "Me & My Girl"
1990
Made primetime TV debut on Carol Burnett's "Carol & Company" (date approximate)
1991
Cast as a regular on the hit ABC series "Home Improvment"
2001
Toplined "MVP2: Most Vertical Primate"
Family
Gene Wilson
Father
Architect.
Lou Wilson
Mother
Artist. Deceased.
Sue Wilson
Sister
Born c. 1951.
Cooper Karn
Son
Born March 4, 1993 during the broadcast of an episode of "Home Improvement" wherein Al goes on his first date.
Companions
Tudi Roche
Wife
Singer, actor. Met when both were in Off-Broadway production, "The Other Shore"; has recurring role on "Home Improvement".
Bibliography
"House Broken: How I Remodeled My House for Just Under Three Times the Original Bid"
Richard Karn with George Mair, HarperEntertainment (1999)
