Alan Thicke was a Canadian actor, songwriter, and talk show host. He was best known for playing Jason Seaver, the patriarch on the ABC television series Growing Pains. He was a familiar face in American and Canadian television, appearing in countless shows over the course of his career. Thicke also wrote the theme songs for popular television shows such as Diff’rent Strokes and The Facts of Life.
Early Life of Alan Thicke
Alan Thicke was born on March 1, 1947 in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of William Jeffrey and Shirley Thicke. His father was a stockbroker and his mother was a homemaker. Thicke was raised in a religious household and attended a Catholic school. He went on to attend the University of Western Ontario where he studied English literature and psychology.
Thicke started his career as a writer for the popular Canadian show The Tommy Hunter Show in the late 1960s. He then moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in acting and writing. Thicke was a guest host on the Canadian game show First Impressions, and also wrote and produced a variety of television shows.
Career Highlights of Alan Thicke
In 1985, Thicke was cast as Jason Seaver, the father on the ABC sitcom Growing Pains. The show was a huge success and ran for seven seasons. Thicke also wrote and produced the theme song for the show.
Thicke also wrote the theme songs for popular television shows such as Diff’rent Strokes and The Facts of Life. He also hosted the talk show Thicke of the Night from 1983 to 1984. Thicke also hosted the game show Pictionary in 1997.
In addition to his television career, Thicke also released several albums throughout his career. His first album, A Beautiful Day, was released in 2008. He also released his second album, A Tribute to the Music of Bob Dylan, in 2009.
Alan Thicke’s Net Worth
Alan Thicke had a net worth of $40 million at the time of his death in 2016. He earned his wealth through his career as an actor, writer, and talk show host. Thicke’s most successful role was that of Jason Seaver on the ABC sitcom Growing Pains, which ran for seven seasons. He also wrote and produced the show’s theme song.
In addition to his acting career, Thicke also wrote the theme songs for popular television shows such as Diff’rent Strokes and The Facts of Life. He also released several albums throughout his career, including A Beautiful Day and A Tribute to the Music of Bob Dylan.
Alan Thicke was a beloved actor, writer, and talk show host who had a successful career spanning five decades. He was best known for playing Jason Seaver on the ABC sitcom Growing Pains. Thicke also wrote and produced the show’s theme song. In addition to his acting career, Thicke also wrote the theme songs for popular television shows such as Diff’rent Strokes and The Facts of Life. At the time of his death in 2016, Thicke had a net worth of $40 million.
