Tim Allen stars as Tim ‘The Tool Man’ Taylor, Patricia Richardson as his wife Jill, and Richard Karn as his best friend Al Borland. The show aired on ABC from 1991 to 1999.
Main cast
- Tim TaylorTim Allenall 8Main
- Jill TaylorPatricia Richardsonall 8Main
- Al BorlandRichard Karnall 8Main
- Wilson Wilson Jr.Earl Hindmanall 8Main
Supporting cast
- Brad TaylorZachery Ty Bryanall 8Supp
- Randy TaylorJonathan Taylor Thomas1–7Supp
- Mark TaylorTaran Noah Smithall 8Supp
- Heidi KeppertDebbe Dunning3–8Supp
Guest & voice
- Benny BaroniJim LabriolarecurringGuest
- Pete BilkerMickey JonesrecurringGuest
- Harry HendersonBlake ClarkrecurringGuest
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About this cast
Home Improvement is a classic American sitcom that follows Tim Taylor, a bumbling DIY television host, his patient wife Jill, and their three sons. The show also features Tim’s wise-cracking neighbour Wilson and his quirky tool-time co-host Al.
FAQs
Who plays Tim Taylor in Home Improvement?
Tim Allen plays Tim ‘The Tool Man’ Taylor.
How many seasons did Home Improvement run?
The show ran for 8 seasons, from 1991 to 1999.
Who played the neighbour Wilson?
Earl Hindman played Wilson Wilson Jr., whose face was always partially hidden.
Which actor played the eldest son Brad?
Zachery Ty Bryan played Brad Taylor.
Where was Home Improvement set?
The series is set in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026