Richard karn was born on february 17, 1956, in seattle, washington, the son of gene and louise wilson. Webrichard karn (born february 17, 1956) is an american actor and game show host. He is best known for acting as al borland in the 1990s abc sitcom home improvement, [1]. Born february 17, 1956, in seattle, wa; Son of gene karn (a contractor and architect) and louise (an. As tim allen's supremely competent but terribly shy. Webrichard karn (born richard karn wilson; February 17, 1956) [1] is an american actor, author and former game show host. He starred as al borland in the abc series home. But he’d still love to find out what his home improvement character al borland. Richard karn was born on february 17, 1956, in seattle, washington, the son of gene and louise wilson. He has a sister named sue.
