AKA: Richard Karn Wilson
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 02/17/1956
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States
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.
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"
