Tim Allen has maintained close relationships with the children he worked with during Home Improvement, even as their lives have changed over the years. The actor, now 72, still attends holidays, weddings, and special events with Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, and Taran Noah Smith. He also keeps the connection playful by performing the Buzz Lightyear voice for their kids, a fun nod to the time he spent with the Home Improvement cast.
According to Parade, while their careers and lifestyles have taken different paths, Allen fondly recalls the bonds he formed on set. He admitted that in the early years of the show, he felt more like a mischievous older brother than a mentor. Over time, he became a guiding figure for the young actors, learning valuable lessons about patience, support, and family dynamics, all while shaping his approach to future fatherly roles.
Life Paths of the Home Improvement Cast
Since Home Improvement ended, Zachery Ty Bryan has faced several legal challenges, including arrests related to domestic incidents and DUIs. Jonathan Taylor Thomas has maintained a quiet life away from the spotlight, while Taran Noah Smith reemerged publicly in 2025 after years working as a sea recovery technician at SpaceX. Despite their different paths, Allen has remained in touch with the Home Improvement cast, celebrating milestones together and supporting them through both achievements and struggles.
Allen credits his experience with the Home Improvement cast for helping him grow as an actor. He reflected on how the young actors’ parents also supported him in becoming more of a mentor over time. Even decades later, the friendships and lessons from the show continue to influence him, both professionally and personally, proving the enduring impact of their time together.
Tim Allen’s Career Since Home Improvement
After Home Improvement, Allen starred in Last Man Standing for nine seasons and later joined Shifting Gears alongside Kat Dennings. His years with the Home Improvement cast taught him how to balance humor with guidance, helping him excel in roles that required mentoring younger actors. The experiences on set helped shape his approach to television parenting and storytelling in all his subsequent projects.
Today, Allen reflects fondly on the cast and the memories they created together. The friendships and professional bonds formed during Home Improvement remain meaningful decades later, showing how the series’ legacy continues to resonate with both him and fans around the world.