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Karn is the son of Gene and Louise Wilson and has a sister, Sue. His mother was a painter and died of bone cancer in [[1983]]. His father was a building contractor. Karn is married to [[Tudi Roche]], who occasionally appeared on ''Home Improvement'' as Jill's sister, since [[1985]]. They live in [[Los Angeles, California]] with their son Cooper Karn Wilson (born [[1992]]). |
Karn is the son of Gene and Louise Wilson and has a sister, Sue. His mother was a painter and died of bone cancer in [[1983]]. His father was a building contractor. Karn is married to [[Tudi Roche]], who occasionally appeared on ''Home Improvement'' as Jill's sister, since [[1985]]. They live in [[Los Angeles, California]] with their son Cooper Karn Wilson (born [[1992]]). |
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After graduating from [[Roosevelt High School (Seattle)|Roosevelt High School]] in [[Seattle, Washington]], where he was in the drama program, he attended the [[University of Washington]]. Karn received a [[Bachelor of Fine Arts]] from the Professional Actors Training Program. He was also a member of [[Beta Theta Pi]] Fraternity while there |
After graduating from [[Roosevelt High School (Seattle)|Roosevelt High School]] in [[Seattle, Washington]], where he was in the drama program, he attended the [[University of Washington]]. Karn received a [[Bachelor of Fine Arts]] from the Professional Actors Training Program. He was also a member of [[Beta Theta Pi]] Fraternity while there. |
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Karn and his wife managed an apartment building before |
Karn and his wife managed an apartment building before the start of the hit TV comedy, ''Home Improvement''. They even kept the job through the first season of the show, not sure if it was going to be a hit. Karn cites his hard work ethic and Al's character traits after his father Gene who could build or fix anything. |
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==Selected filmography== |
==Selected filmography== |
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Revision as of 02:24, 26 December 2007
Richard Karn | |
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 Karn, hosting Family Feud | |
| Born | Richard Karn Wilson |
| Occupation(s) | actor, game show host |
| Spouse | Tudi Roche |
| Children | Cooper Andrew Wilson |
| Parent(s) | Louise Wilson Gene Wilson |
Richard Karn Wilson (born February 17 1956, in Seattle, Washington) is an American television actor and former game show host.
Karn is best known for his role as Al Borland, the sidekick of Tim Allen's character, on the sitcom Home Improvement (1991–1999). In 2002, Karn replaced Louie Anderson as host of the game show Family Feud. 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.
Karn is sometimes referred to as "Richard Jr." because he and original Feud host Richard Dawson share the same first name. Richard left Family Feud in 2006 and was replaced by John O'Hurley.
Early years
Karn is the son of Gene and Louise Wilson and has a sister, Sue. His mother was a painter and died of bone cancer in 1983. His father was a building contractor. Karn is married to Tudi Roche, who occasionally appeared on Home Improvement as Jill's sister, since 1985. They live in Los Angeles, California with their son Cooper Karn Wilson (born 1992).
After graduating from Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Washington, where he was in the drama program, he attended the University of Washington. Karn received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Professional Actors Training Program. He was also a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity while there.
Karn and his wife managed an apartment building before the start of the hit TV comedy, Home Improvement. They even kept the job through the first season of the show, not sure if it was going to be a hit. Karn cites his hard work ethic and Al's character traits after his father Gene who could build or fix anything.
Selected filmography
Films
- Mr. Blue Sky (2006) - John
- Air Buddies (2005) - Patrick
- Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch (2002) — Patrick
- Reality School (2002) — Victor Cayanne
- Sex and the Teenage Mind (2002) — Stanley Heitmeyer
- MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate (2001) — Ollie Plant
- The Pooch and the Pauper (1999) — Agent Dainville
- Legend of the Mummy (1997) — Brice Renard
- Picture Perfect (1995)(TV) - George Thomas
TV series
- Home Improvement (1991–1999) — Al Borland
- Family Feud (2002–2006) — Host
- Foot Soldier (1998) - Host and narrator
- That 70's Show (1 episode, Bye Bye Basement) Theo
- Boy Meets World (1 episode, "This Little Piggy") Animal Control Officer
- The New St Elsewhere (Dr. Frank Baum)
- That's Our Deeb - Chris Ferguson
Books
- House Broken: How I Remodeled My Home for Just Under Three Times the Original Bid (1999) - ISBN 0-0610-5144-6 (with George Mair)
- Handy at Home: Tips on Improving Your Home from America's Favorite Handyman (2002) - ISBN 0-3123-0606-7 (with George Mair)
External links
