Top 5 Performances Of Alan Thicke

On Thursday night, it was revealed that Alan Thicke had passed away.

The singer, host, and actor was 69 years old, and was said to have had a heart attack while playing hockey with his son Carson.

The news was devastating to the entertainment industry, as Alan Thicke was known as a lovable personalty for many years.

In order to honor his legacy, we decided to take a look at Alan’s top five roles throughout his long career. While the actor has over 100 credits to his name, we felt like thse stood out among the rest.

Click through the slideshow for a look into Alan Thicke’s top five performances.

5. Scream Queens

While Alan Thicke only appeared on one episode of Scream Queens, his role was memorable and hilarious.

Thicke played the father of main character – and Grade-A frat boy – Chad Radwell. When the episode followed a Thanksgiving celebration at the Radwell house, the audience learned that Chad’s flaws came to him honestly.

Thicke’s take on Mr. Radwell was extremely funny in the subtle moments. He didn’t say much, but each line was given with such a dry delivery that you couldn’t help but laugh.

4. Married With Children

Married With Children was one of the best sitcoms of all time, and Alan Thicke had the opportunity to guest star in a few episodes.

Thicke’s most memorable scene on the series came in an episode where his character was seen choking a the dinner table. When Jefferson tried to help, the rescue mission looked much more sexual than it was intended.

The scene showcased the true talents of Thicke as a physical comedian, and made everyone wonder why the guy never had a shot on Saturday Night Live.

3. How I Met Your Mother

Thicke guest starred on a few episodes of How I Met Your Mother, and was instantly a scene-stealer.

The actor played a version of himself that hosted a children’s show with Robin Scherbatsky when she was just getting started. The Beaver scene was an immediate hit with audiences, and Thicke’s delivery of the lines was outstanding.

It an added bonus that Alan Thicke appeared in Robin’s past, as both are known for their Canadian Heritage.

2. Growing Pains

Perhaps the most well-known of Alan Thicke’s roles, the actor portrayed Dr. John Seaver on the long running show, Growing Pains.

Dr. Seaver was the father of the family, and Thicke was always able to toe that line between stern father and loving friend perfectly. 

In an age where there were millions of TV dads, Alan Thicke stood out as one of the best.

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People fell in love with Alan Thicke for who he really was, and that doesn’t happen much in the entertainment industry. 

The Canadian star hosted several talk shows over the years, including The Alan Thicke Show, Thicke Of The Night, and Miracle Pets. 

Fans also got a deeper look into the lives of the entire Thicke family, with the recent reality series, Unusually Thicke.

Fans around the world adored Alan Thicke, and he will always be remembered for his kind heart, warm smile, and hilarious sense of humor.

Rest In Peace, Alan.