Alan Thicke : Biography, Pictures, Photos, Trivia, Address, Filmography (Growing Pains)

. Played Billy Flint in the Travling show of Chicago the musical

. Born at 2:00pm-EST

. He appeared in the music video and sang in the choir on the song "Voices That Care."

. Was the manager for Canadian teen-singer Rene Simard.

. Member of Delta Upsilon fraternity.

. Graduated in 1965 from Elliot Lake High School, and was elected Homecoming King

. Attended the University of Western Ontario

. Worked as a disk jockey while in college

. His second wife, Gina Tolleson, is a freelance TV reporter and hostess, as well as Miss World 1991.

. Was named "Father of the Year" by The Father's Day Council of Los Angeles, The Muscular Dystrophy Association, and The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

. Composed the original score to "Wheel of Fortune" (1975), titled "Big Wheels." The original theme was used until 1983. Among the other game show themes Thicke has composed are "The Diamond Head Game" (1974) and "Whew!" (1979).

. He sung and composed the theme to the cult-classic TV game show "The Wizard Of Odds", hosted by Alex Trebek.

. Once had his nose broken by Gordie Howe in a celebrity hockey game.

. He is a singer/songwriter and has written songs for artists such as Marc Anthony, Christina Aguilera, Mya, Brian McKnight & Pink among others.

. Hosted Wayne Gretzky's wedding in Edmonton, Canada.

. Son Robin Thicke is a singer and a piano player, who released the album, "A Beautiful World".

. May 2003 - Lost five teeth and required 30 stitches after getting hit in the face by a flying puck while playing hockey with actor Michael Vartan. Thicke was not wearing sufficient headgear.

. Hosted the 2004 Miss Universe Canada Pageant in Rama, Ontario from January 23-25, 2004.

. Jason Seaver, Thicke's character on "Growing Pains" (1985), was ranked #37 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [20 June 2004 issue].

. Was Spielberg's first choice to play Oskar Schindler. Thicke turned down the part due to creative differences and scheduling conflicts.

. Was 40 years old when he dated 17-year old actress Kristy Swanson. Was later engaged to her at 42.