Richard Karn

Early life Richard Karn Wilson was born in Seattle, Washington, on February 17, 1956. where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi. Karn also gained drama experience in Scotland at the Edinburgh Festival.

After earning his drama degree in 1979, Karn moved to New York City, where in less than a week he was hired to do a commercial for Michelob beer that was featured during Super Bowl XIV.

In 2002, Karn replaced Louie Anderson as the fourth individual to host the game show Family Feud. He left Family Feud in 2006 and was replaced by John O'Hurley. He also served as a substitute host on GSN Radio.

Karn did commercials for Orchard Supply Hardware in the 1990s.

Personal life Karn has been married to actress Tudi Roche since 1985.

Filmography Film

Television Year Title Role Notes 1989 One Life to Live Edgar 1 episode ABC TGIF Al 1991 Carol & Company J.T. Episode: "No News Is Bad News" 1991–1999 Home Improvement Al Borland Main role 1994 ABC After School Specials Mr. Delo Episode: "Boys Will Be Boys"1995 Burke's Law David Bergen Episode: "Who Killed Mr. Game Show?" Picture Perfect George Thomas Television film Boy Meets World Victor Episode: "This Little Piggy"1996 WOW! The Most Amazing Acts on EarthHost Chariots of the Gods? The Mysteries Continue How to Host a BBQ with Richard Karn Short 1996–1999 The Rosie O'Donnell Show Himself/Guest 2 episodes 1997 Soul Man Al Borland Episode: "Cinderella and the Funeral" 1998 Foot Soldier Host / NarratorTelevision film2000 Agent Dainville Recess Edmund P. Edmonton (voice) Episode: "Beyond a Reasonable Scout"2001 That '70s Show Theo Episode: "Bye Bye Basement" The Lot Stan Lunquist Episode: "The Mob Scene" The Chronicle David Tally Episode: "Baby Got Back" 2002–2006 Family Feud Host Main role 2003 Watching Ellie Himself Episode: "Feud" 2004 Reality School Founder Television film2008 Dirt Holt McLauren's Father Episode: "Ties That (Don't) Bind"Biz Kid$ Himself 2 episodes 2008–2009 Bingo America Co-host Main role 2009 Ctrl Arthur PillerRecurring role 2010 True Jackson, VP Fire Marshal O'Dannon Episode: "My Boss Ate My Homework" 2011 In Gayle We Trust Mayor Thomas Episode: "Gayle and the Table Read" 2013 Last Man Standing Bill McKendree 2 episodes2014 Cameron "Cam" Morgan Television film No Such Luck Sheriff Lawrence Short Perfect Christmas List TimTelevision film 2015 Christmas Land Mason Richards2017 Detroiters Himself Episode: "Quick Rick Mahorn in Dearborn" The Bold and the Beautiful Judge Jon Oplinger 2 episodes Christmas in Mississippi Mr. McGuire Television film 2018 Find Your Future Reality Himself 1 episode 2019 Check Inn to Christmas Tim Crawley Television film 2019–2021PEN15 Fred PetersRecurring role 2021 Assembly RequiredCo-host COVID-lockdown competition show spin-off of Home Improvement Tool Time; with Tim Allen and toolgirl April WilkersonAlso executive producer 2025Shifting GearsRogerEpisode: "Secret"

Music videos Year Title Artist Album Role Notes 2002 "Someday" The Strokes Is This It Himself Family Feud 2018 "Careless Whisper" Train (feat. Kenny G) Greatest Hits Saxophone player Wham! cover

Theatre Year Title Role Notes 1985 The Other Shore Performer Off-broadway

Books House Broken: How I Remodeled My Home for Just Under Three Times the Original Bid (1999) – (with George Mair) Handy at Home: Tips on Improving Your Home from America's Favorite Handyman (2002) – (with George Mair)