Celebrity Biographies
Biography of Alan Thicke
| Date of Birth: | 1947, March 1, |
|---|---|
| Years: | 73 years |
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| Height: | 6 feet 1 inch |
| Name | Alan Thicke |
| birth name | Alan Willis Thicke |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of birth / city | kirkland lake |
| ethnicity | White |
| Profession | actor, composer, game |
| Net worth | $40 million |
| Married | Yes |
| Married to | Tanya Callau (d. 2005), Gina Tolleson (d. 1994), Gloria Loring (d. 1970) |
| Divorce | Tanya Callau ( div.2016 ), Gina Tolleson ( div.1999 ), Gloria Loring ( div.1986 ) |
| He died | December 13, 2016, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Burbank, California, United States |
Synopsis
Alan Thicke was a Canadian actor, songwriter, and game and talk show host. He was known for his role as Jason Seaver on the American television sitcom, Growing Pains which ran for seven seasons.
However, the talented person is no longer with us as he passed away on December 13, 2016
Early age and education
Alan Thicke was born Alan Willis Jeffrey at 2:00 pm EST on March 1, 1947 in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. He belonged to the white ethnicity and has an American nationality.
Thicke was born to William Jeffrey, a stockbroker, and Shirley ‘Joan’ Isobel Marie, a nurse, who divorced in 1953. His mother remarried a doctor, Brian Thicke, and they moved to Elliot Lake.
Thicke had a half-sister, Joanne Thicke, and a half-brother, Todd Thicke, who is a Gemini and Emmy Award-nominated television writer and producer, known for his work as executive producer and also head writer for America’s Funniest Home. . Videos from the show’s premiere in 1989.
Thicke went to Elliot Lake High School. He subsequently attended the University of Western Ontario and joined the Delta Upsilon fraternity.
Race
Alan Thicke began his hosting career working on a Canadian game show First Impressions in the late 1970s. Prior to that, he worked as a writer for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation .
Thicke later became a series of The Alan Thicke Show followed by Thicke of the Night . He also hosted the game shows Three’s a Crowd and pictionary .
In 1978, Thicke produced and wrote a talk show, America 2 Nights. As a composer, he also created the theme songs for shows including, The Facts of Life, Wheel of Fortune and Different Beats .
Personal life
Alan Thicke was married three times in his entire life. He was first married to American singer and actress Gloria Loring, best known for playing Liz Chandler on the American soap opera. Days of our lives for five years.
Thicke and Loring got married in 1970 and were lucky to have two children, Brennan Thicke and Robin Thicke, who is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. However, they divorced after being together for fourteen years.
Thicke married a second time to American model and beauty queen Gina Tolleson on August 13, 1994, and they had a son, Carter William Thicke. They divorced on September 29, 1999.
Thicke remarried actress and model Tanya Callau in 2005. Tanya was by his side until his last breath.
Aside from their marital relationship, Thicke dated actress Kristy Swanson in 1986 and got engaged in 1988. Kristy was only 19 and he was 42 at the time. However, the duo broke up before their relationship became a formal bond.
Death
Alan Thicke faced a painful death at the age of 69. He died on December 13, 2016, due to a ruptured aorta. At the time he was playing hockey with his son Carter’s in Burbank California.
Net worth
As a famous actor, songwriter, and talk show host, he earned a huge amount from his career. He had an estimated amount of $40 million.