Ty Pennington - Biography
Last Modified: Sep 28, 2020

Profession: | TV host, Reality TV star, Actor, Carpenter, Author |
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Best Known For: | Extreme Makeover (TV show) |
Salary: | Under Review |
Net Worth: | $12 million |
Personal Details
Born on : | October 19, 1964 (age 56) |
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Birth Name / Full Name: |
Gary Tyler Burton Jr. |
Birth Place: | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
Horoscope: | Libra |
Father's Name: | Gary Burton Sr. |
Mother's Name: | Yvonne Burton |
Siblings: |
1 Wynn (older brother) |
High School: | Sprayberry High School |
University: | Art Institute of Atlanta |
Ethnicity: | Cherokee |
Nationality: | American |
Relationships
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
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Marital Status: | In Relationship |
Girlfriend Name: | Andrea Bock |
Body Measurements
Height: | 1.83 meter (6 feet 0 inch) |
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Weight: | 77 kg (169.76 lb) |
Hair Color: | Light Brown |
Eye Color: | Blue |
Shoe Size: | 11.5 US |
Bicep Size: | N/A |
Chest Size: | N/A |
Waist Size: | N/A |
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Who is Ty Pennington?
Ty Pennington is a TV host, carpenter, author, philanthropist, an actor by profession. The American national is well known for hosting TV shows Trading Spaces, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, On the Menu, etc.
Ty Pennington – Age, Parents, Siblings
Ty Pennington’s birth name is Gary Tyler Burton Jr. He was born on October 19, 1964, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. His mother is Yvonne Burton, a school psychologist, and father Gary Burton Sr., a musician. He also has an older brother named Wynn. His parents separated when he was just three years old.
They were raised by their single mother for several years before she remarried. Her new husband Nick Pennington, who was the bass player in Ty’s father’s band, adopted both boys. Ty decided to take his step-father’s last name on his own and considers him to be his real father.
Ty Pennington with his older brother (Image: People)
Education, Ethnicity
For education, Ty Pennington attended Sprayberry High School. Following graduation, he went on to study art and history at Kennesaw State University. However, following advice from one of his professors, he transferred to the Art Institute of Atlanta. He graduated from the same with a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. Pennington got through college by taking night classes and working during the day.
His ethnicity includes Cherokee.
Ty Pennington – Girlfriend, Wife, Children
Ty Pennington is in a long-term relationship with girlfriend Andrea Bock, a manager. The couple has been together for the past 20 years but is yet to tie the knot. The couple does not have any children together.
Ty Pennington, Andrea Bock (Image: nickiswift)
He has never been married before and sans (ex)wife.
Ty Pennington – Career
Early Days
Pennington learned woodworking early in life. He taught himself carpentry and home improvement and while in college worked in landscaping before moving into construction. During his final semester, he was approached by a modeling scout and soon began his career as a model. In his years of a modeling career, Ty Pennington worked for brands J.Crew, Swatch, Sprite, Diet Coke, Levi's, Macy's, and Bayer.
Ty Pennington worked as a model (Image: Typennington.com)
On TV
He then went on to work as a set designer in TV shows including Leaving Las Vegas in 1995. Finally, his breakthrough came with TLC’s show Trading Spaces. And in 2003 he was chosen as the leader of the eight-person design team for the show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and was a major hit. He worked on the series for nine seasons, ending in 2011.
Ty Pennington also hosted Ty's Great British Adventure, partnered with Sears, a chain of department stores in America, and Marketplace Events. He has also appeared in the episode(s) of Wow Wow Wubbzy, Take Two With Phineas and Ferb, etc.
Others
Pennington is also a writer. His book Ty's Tricks: Home Repair Secrets Plus Cheap and Easy Projects to Transform Any Room was published in 2003 and Good Design Can Change Your Life: Beautiful Rooms, Inspiring Stories in 2008. Moreover, he has become a spokesperson for Abbott Nutrition, Guaranteed Rate, a residential mortgage company.
Ty Pennington (Image: NOLA)
Ty Pennington – Awards, Nominations
Ty Pennington has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for hosting the reality series Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
Ty Pennington – Net Worth, Salary
The net worth of Pennington is estimated to be around $12 million while the figure on his annual salary is under review.
Ty Pennington – Instagram, Twitter, Facebook
On social media sites including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Ty Pennington is followed by thousands of followers. He also has an official website- typennington.com. He often features his mother, niece, and friends of his social media.
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