Ty Pennington Bio, Wiki, Age, Wife, Kids, Height, Net Worth and Model

May 2024 · 8 minute read

Ty Pennington Biography

Ty Pennington is an American television host, artist, carpenter, author as well as a former model and actor who was born in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. 

His rise to prominence began with his role as a carpenter on the TLC home improvement reality show Trading Spaces (2000–2003) as well as continued when he hosted the ABC reality series Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003–2012), where he won two Primetime Emmy Awards.

Following the show’s conclusion in the year 2012, Pennington has focused on numerous other projects, including a host of ABC’s short-lived talk show The Revolution in the year 2012, TNT’s On the Menu opposite Emeril Lagasse in the year 2014 as well as The Food Network’s American Diner Revival opposite Amanda Freitag from 2015 to 2016. It was announced on 13 September 2017, that Pennington was joining the revival of Trading Spaces, which began airing on 7 April 2018, on TLC.

10 Quick Facts About Ty Pennington

  • Name: Ty Pennington
  • Age: 57 years
  • Birthday: 19 October
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Height: 6 feet
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Television Host, Artist, Carpenter, Author and Former Model and Actor
  • Marital Status: Engaged
  • Salary: Under review
  • Net worth: $12 million

    • Ty Pennington Age

    Pennington is 57 years old as of 2021, he was born on 19 October 1964, in Atlanta, Georgia, the U.S. He celebrates his birthday on October 19 every year and her birth sign is Libra.

    Ty Pennington Height

    Pennington stands at a height of 6 feet.

    Ty Pennington Young

    A self-described “Jack of all trades”, Pennington learned woodworking early in life and started teaching himself about carpentry as well as home improvement.

    Ty Pennington Education

    After joining Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia, he first joined Kennesaw State University, where he majored in art and history.  Pennington paid his way through college by taking night classes as well as serving during the day, first working in landscaping prior to moving into construction.

    Despite his skills in carpentry, Pennington initially decided that carpentry wasn’t something he wanted to do professionally, noting his main interests were in becoming an artist, specializing in Graphic Design. On the advice of one of his professors, he transferred to the Art Institute of Atlanta, from where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design.

    Ty Pennington Family

    Pennington was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia as Gary Tygert Burton to Yvonne Burton a school psychologist. Yvonne divorced Ty’s father when he and his older brother known as Wynn were very young and spent several years as a single parent before she remarried. Her new husband adopted both boys, giving them his surname Pennington. Ty is of partial Cherokee descent.

    Ty Pennington Wife

    Pennington is engaged to Andrea Bock, she has been dating for over a decade. The couple resides in their own home in Venice Beach, California. They are not officially married.

    Ty Pennington Kids

    Pennington and her partner Andrea Bock have no children yet. We are keeping tabs, and we shall update this section as soon as the information is available.

    Ty Pennington Daughter

    Pennington is not known to have any daughter. This section is under review and will be updated as soon as the information is available.

    Ty Pennington Net Worth

    Pennington has an estimated net worth of $12 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a television host, artist, carpenter, author as well as a former model and actor. Through his various sources of income, Pennington has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

    Ty Pennington Measurements and Facts

    Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Ty.

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    Ty Pennington Extreme Makeover

    Pennington is most notable for having been the host of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition which aired on ABC in the U.S. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition was consistently rated among the top 20 of all television programs. It has won two Emmys for Outstanding Reality Program and two People’s Choice Awards.

    Ty Pennington Patio Furniture

    Pennington also lends his name to Sears, with their design team guiding the design of every item in the Ty Style line of bedding, tabletop items, bath accessories, furniture, patio furniture as well as another miscellaneous home decor.

    Ty Pennington Model

    During his final semester, Pennington was approached by a modeling scout as well as soon started a lucrative career in that field. He landed print jobs for J.Crew, Swatch, and Sprite, and performed in television spots for Diet Coke, Levi’s, Macy’s, and Bayer, among others. His job as a model took him to places all over the world, as he went on to reside in Japan, Thailand, Italy, Canada as well as Germany.

    Ty Pennington Career

    In the fall of 2010, Pennington expanded his international appeal with two new series. Inside the Box with Ty, for Canada’s W Network, matches two amateur interior designers in a contest to decorate a room using only the contents of a mystery crate put together by Pennington. As part of his ongoing relationship with Great Britain’s UKTV Home, his latest series Homes for the Brave focuses on improving the homes and lives of soldiers who served in Afghanistan for the British Army.

    Pennington first took his talent for mobilizing volunteers overseas to Great Britain for Ty’s Great British Adventure, a community improvement series airing on UKTV Home. In addition to hosting, he was executive producer. Seasons 1 and 2 went on to become UKTV Home’s two highest-rated television series ever.

    Pennington launched a new fabric line, Pennington Impressions with Westminster Fabrics. He continues his partnership with industry leader Howard Miller, designing new pieces for his Signature Home Furnishings by  Pennington.

    Pennington’s latest book, How Good Design Can Change Your Life (Simon & Schuster) is an intimate look at Ty’s design inspirations with décor advice and tips. It followed up his New York Times bestseller Ty’s Tricks (Hyperion), which is a part reference and part behind-the-scenes in Ty’s own home, which he completely remodeled himself.

    He also serves as an ambassador for the Sears American Dream campaign. Pennington first won national attention as the quirky and creative carpenter on the groundbreaking home improvement series Trading Spaces.

    Ty Pennington House

    Pennington listed his house a beautiful and bright in the year 1927 Craftsman in Venice, Calif for $2,795,000.  We shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Ty Pennington

    Who is Ty Pennington?

    Ty Pennington is a famous television host, artist, carpenter, author as well as a former model and actor who was born in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

    How old is Ty Pennington?

    Pennington is an American national born on 19 October 1964, in Atlanta, Georgia, the U.S.

    How tall is Ty Pennington?

    Pennington stands at a height of 1.83 m.

    Is Ty Pennington married?

    Yes, Pennington is engaged to Andrea Bock.

    How much is Ty Pennington worth?

    Pennington has an approximate net worth of $12 million dollars. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the media industry.

    Where does Pennington live?

    Pennington is a resident of The Hammock, an area of Flagler County, FL, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

    Is Pennington dead or alive?

    Pennington is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

    Where is Pennington Now?

    Television host: Pennington is pursuing his career as a television host, artist, carpenter, author as well as a former model and actor.

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