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“My two boys were the same ages as the kids in the show. In real life or in between the breaks I was raising two kids off camera who were not unlike the two kids who were being paid to be my kids.”

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Alan Thicke
Alan Thicke

Alan Thicke, born on March 1, 1947 in Canada, was a renowned Canadian actor, screenwriter, and producer. He gained widespread popularity for his role as Michael Kyle in the television series 'Growing Pains'. Alan Thicke's career achievements have earned him a global fan base. more

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