Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Birthplace
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Eye Color
Dark brown
Nationality
Citizenship
Canada, United States
Religion
Catholicism
Languages
Canadian English
Spouses
Gloria Loring (1970-1984), Gina Tolleson (1994-1999), Tanya Callau
Children
3 children: Brennan Thicke, Robin Thicke
Residences
Carpinteria
Education
Western University, Elliot Lake Secondary School
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (Ἀλανοί)
Popularity
Tier B -- 50,652 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Career
Career spanning 42 years (1971-2013)
Year context
Born in 1947 -- India gains independence; Cold War begins; Marshall Plan; Harry S. Truman was US president
Year 1947 →
Bryan Callen →DROPTHE GOOD_
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Filmography (23)
AWARDS (6)
B
Canada's Walk of Fame
2013
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
WON
G
Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Special
WON
G
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy
WON
Biography
Alan Willis Thicke (né Jeffrey; 1 March 1947 – 13 December 2016) was a Canadian-American actor, songwriter, and game/talk show host. He was the father of singer Robin Thicke. Thicke was best known for playing Dr. Jason Seaver on the 1980s sitcom Growing Pains on ABC. In 2013, he was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame. Thicke was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada, the son of Shirley "Joan" Isobel Marie (née Greer), a nurse, and William Jeffery, a stockbroker. They divorced in 1953. His mother remarried to Brian Thicke, a physician, and they moved to Elliot Lake.
Thicke graduated from Elliot Lake Secondary School in 1965, and was elected homecoming king. He went on to attend the University of Western Ontario, where he joined the Delta Upsilon fraternity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Alan Thicke?
Alan Thicke was born on and passed away on at the age of 69.
Where was Alan Thicke born?
Alan Thicke was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada.
What movies or shows has Alan Thicke been in?
Alan Thicke has 23 credits in our database. Notable titles include Let It Snow (2013), Hemingway (2012), That's My Boy (2012), I'm in the Band (2009), The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (2009).
What is Alan Thicke known for?
Alan Thicke is primarily known as an actor. Alan Willis Thicke (né Jeffrey; 1 March 1947 – 13 December 2016) was a Canadian-American actor, songwriter, and game/talk show host. He was the father…
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