Richard Karn

About Richard Karn

Who is it?: Actor, Miscellaneous Crew
Birth Day: February 17, 1956
Birth Place:  Seattle, Washington, United States
Birth Sign: Pisces
Occupation: Actor/Game show host
Years active: 1979–present
Spouse(s): Tudi Roche (1985–present)
Children: Cooper Andrew Wilson (b. 1992)
Parent(s): Louise Wilson Gene Wilson

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Richard Karn was born on February 17, 1956 in  Seattle, Washington, United States, is Actor, Miscellaneous Crew. Richard Karn was born on February 17, 1956, in Seattle, Washington, the son of Gene and Louise Wilson. He has a sister named Sue. His birth name was Richard Karn Wilson, but he shortened it to Richard Karn because there was already a Richard Wilson registered with the Screen Actors Guild.He did his first acting in the fifth grade and was very active in drama in high school. He spent six months in England and attended the University of Washington, graduating in 1979 with a degree in drama. During his career, Richard has performed in many off-Broadway productions. His filmography includes 11 feature films and several made-for-TV movies and television series, including nine years as Al Borland on Home Improvement with Tim Allen.
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💰Richard Karn Net worth: $1 Million

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Biography/Timeline

1979

After earning his drama degree in 1979, Karn moved to New York City. After less than one week, he was hired to do a commercial for Michelob beer that was featured during the 1980 Super Bowl. When he joined the Screen Actors Guild, he was informed there was already a Richard Wilson, so he dropped his last name.

1989

In 1989, his wife Tudi convinced him that they should move to Los Angeles. He found a place for them to live by managing an apartment complex, and catered events at a Jewish synagogue on the side. After receiving a traffic citation, Karn attended a traffic school and sat beside an agent who told him about casting for the new television show called Home Improvement. The role of Al Borland had already been given to Stephen Tobolowsky, but when taping was scheduled, Tobolowsky was busy with another movie and the role had to be recast. Karn was a guest star in the pilot episode but became a regular cast member when the show was picked up by the network.

1990

Karn did commercials for Orchard Supply Hardware in the 1990s.

2002

In 2002, Karn also made an appearance in The Strokes' music video for "Someday", which featured segments of the band on a fictional showing of Family Feud against the band Guided by Voices.

2008

On October 6, 2008, Karn replaced Patrick Duffy as host of Game Show Network's Bingo America. Karn was also a substitute host on GSN Radio.