This morning's bad news left many Chinese viewers sad: Alan Thicke, the actor who played his father, Dr. Jason Seaver, in the American drama "Growing Pains", died of a heart attack at the age of 69.
Alan Sikh
Dr. Seaver – the dad everyone wants
For many post-70s and post-80s generations, "Growing Pains", introduced by Shanghai Television and broadcast from 1990 to 1994, is not only the enlightenment of American dramas, but also lays the initial impression of the strange country of the United States - living in a villa, driving a car, and more surprisingly, parents and children can be as big as friends.
The Seaver family, which consists of mom Maggie, dad Jason, naughty Mike, school bully Carol, little pumpkin Ben, and youngest sister Chris, has a colorful life. Coupled with the superb acting skills of the actors, many Chinese audiences think that they are also a family in reality.
"The Sifos", group photo from 1987 and 2011
Compared to Maggie, who works as a news anchor, Dr. Seaver, who runs a psychiatric clinic at home, is more tolerant and often mediates between his wife and children. With his personal charm, Alan Sikh has turned Dr. Seaver, who has a bit of a strict wife, a mother-in-law but is very open-minded, reasonable but has a sense of humor, into the father everyone wants.
The Sever family in the play lives on Long Island, New York. However, Alan Sikh was not born american, but was born in Canada. Because he hosted a local talk show, he was photographed by producer Norman Lear and asked him to go to the United States to develop and work as a writer for the show.
Unfortunately, the TV shows he participated in and hosted did not last long, but the sitcom "Growing Pains", produced by ABC and broadcast between 1985 and 1992, made him a household name in the United States. The show ranked fifth at its best in ratings.
After "Growing Pains", Alan Sikh returned to the stage of talk shows and also served as the host of several variety shows and sports events. In addition, he is also good at writing songs, and has composed theme songs for "Hello, Larry", "Diff'rent Strokes", "The Facts of Life" and other American dramas.
Alan Sikh cameo in "The Romance of Mom and Dad"
Entering the new millennium, Alan Sikh seems intent on returning to film and television. In 2001, he played a lawyer in "New Cross Street" directed by Yang Yang's daughter Jiang Xiaozhen, and also made many cameos in the popular American drama "The Romantic History of Father and Mother". This year, he participated in two dramas, "Happy House Again" and "Our Day".
Alan Sikh starred in "Happy House Full Again"
Alan Sikh starred in "Our Day"
Alan Sikh was married three times, and his first wife, actress Gloria Loring, lasted 14 years and had two sons. In 1994, he married Gina Tolleson, the 1990 Miss World, whom he knew as the host of the contest, and married a son. However, the marriage lasted only five years. In 2005, Model Tanya Callau, who was 28 years behind Sikh, became his third wife.
Although not like Jason, Alan Sikh is also a good father in reality. It was to play ice hockey with his youngest son, Carter, that caused him to suddenly suffer a heart attack.
Alan Sikh with son Robin Sikh
His son, Robin Sikh, who was born to his first wife, inherited his talent for music, and his song "Blurred Lines", which he collaborated with T.I. and Pharrell, became a global hit.
In a 2010 interview, asked how he felt about looking back at Growing Pains, Alan Sikh replied, "I love it and I'm proud of it." I shared the old-school concept of family on the show, but I was happy with the character of Jason Sever and his stance, and the changes the series had brought to me, my life, my family, and my career. So, if there's anything to be inscribed on my tombstone, I'd love to have Growing Pains. ”
Photo of Alan Sikh (center) playing hockey in August.
The members of the "Sif family" are now here
2013 "The Sifs" party.
Among the actors who have starred in "Growing Pains", the most famous now are Brad Pitt and "Little Plum" DiCaprio, the former playing the scumbag who seduced Carol, and the latter being Luke, the boy Mike took home to foster care.
Stills from "Growing Pains", the second from the right is "Little Plum" DiCaprio.
Among the seaver family members, in addition to Alan Sikh, joanna Kerns, who plays mom, Kirk Cameron, who plays Mike, and Ashley Johnson, who plays Chris, are still in show business.
"Maggie" Joanna Coens recent photo
Joanna Coens was a single mother who later became a director. Like Maggie, she does not advocate women sacrificing their careers for the sake of their families, and is a staunch supporter of Hillary.
After learning the news of the death of her old partner, Joanna tweeted at the first time: "I love Alan, he is one of the smartest and funniest men I know." Together, we shared our successful moments and friendships in our lives. ”
Upon learning of Alan Sikh's death, Joanna Coens tweeted.
Kirk Cameron became a devout evangelical because of his wife's influence, directing several gospel films, but none of them were successful. Two years ago, he was once rumored to have died in an accident, but now he is living well. A religious vote had also recently been launched.
"Mike" Kirk Cameron recent photo
Ashley Johnson has starred in film and television dramas such as "The Avengers" and "Blind Spot" in the United States, and often voices animated films, and is still active on the screen and screen.
The most frequent social media interactions with Alan Sikh are Tracey Gold, who plays Carol, and Jeremy Miller, who plays Ben.
"Carol" Tracy Gerd recent photo
After overcoming anorexia, Tracy Geld married a swimming coach and had four sons.
Tracy Gordon was on holiday with her husband and four sons.
Jeremy Miller, who has been to Shanghai before, is now a chef and teaches classes.
Jeremy Miller and his wife
On the 12th of last month, the three also attended a fan meeting in Chicago, which was also the last time Alan Sikh participated in the "Growing Pains" related event before his death.
Alan Sikker, Tracy Gold and Jeremy Miller took photos of the "Growing Pains" fan meeting in Chicago on the 12th of last month.
Attending the Growing Pains fan meet-up, Alan Sikh was very excited.
In addition to Alan Sikh, another deceased actor in the show is Andrew Koenig, who played Mike's friend Bernard. In 2010, he committed suicide from depression and his body was found in a park in Vancouver.