Alan Thicke (born March 1, 1947) is a Canadian actor, songwriter, game show host and talk-show emcee. He is best known for his role as Jason Seaver, the patriarch on the ABC television series Growing Pains.
Played Billy Flynn in the traveling company of the musical "Chicago".
(1974) Son, with Gloria Loring, Brennan Thicke was born.
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He appeared in the music video and sang in the choir on the song "Voices That Care."
Was the manager for Canadian teen-singer René Simard'.
Member of Delta Upsilon fraternity.
Graduated in 1965 from Elliot Lake High School, and was elected Homecoming King
Attended the University of Western Ontario
Worked as a disc jockey while in college.
Father is a certified Transport Canada physician (performs medicals for pilots).
Father runs a family practice in Brampton Ontario (suburb of Toronto).
Father, Dr. Brian Thicke, is the medical director for Canada3000, a charter airline.
His second wife, Gina Tolleson, is a freelance TV reporter and hostess, as well as having been Miss World 1991.
Son, with Gina Tolleson, Carter William Thicke, was born July 10, 1997.
Was named "Father of the Year" by The Father's Day Council of Los Angeles, The Muscular Dystrophy Association, and The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
Composed the original score to "Wheel of Fortune" (1975), titled "Big Wheels". The original theme was used until 1983. Among the other game show themes Thicke has composed are "Diamond Head Game, The" (1975) and "Whew!" (1979).
He sang and composed the theme to the cult-classic TV game show "Wizard of Odds, The" (1973), hosted by Alex Trebek.
Once had his nose broken by Gordie Howe in a celebrity hockey game.
His son Robin Thicke is a singer/songwriter and has written songs for artists such as Marc Anthony (I), Christina Aguilera, Mya (I), Brian McKnight & Pink (I), among others.
Hosted Wayne Gretzky's wedding in Edmonton, Canada.
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.
Hosted the 2004 Miss Universe Canada Pageant in Rama, Ontario from January 23-25, 2004.
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].
Was Steven Spielberg (I)'s first choice to play Oskar Schindler in Schindler's List (1993). Thicke turned down the part due to creative differences and scheduling conflicts.
Was 40 years old when he dated 17-year old actress Kristy Swanson. Was later engaged to her at 42.
Composed and sang both theme songs to "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978).
Was the manager for Canadian teen-singer René Simard.
Father-in-law of Paula Patton.
