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Ty Pennington

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  • Birth Name: Tygert Burton Pennington
  • Birth Place: Atlanta, GA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 10/19/1965, Libra
  • Profession: TV host; carpenter; model; actor
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This former model got his big showbiz break during his carpenter day job, when he was tapped to join the crew of the home-improvement cable series Trading Spaces in 2000. Three years later, this zany handyman earned his own network show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which allowed him to shout through a bullhorn, knock down walls and tear up at the sob stories of the families he helped. Pennington's good looks and goofy antics endeared him to audiences and even led to a handful of acting gigs. Off screen, Pennington has designed his own furniture line, played in a one-man band named Barney and authored a how-to book. In May 2007, he tarnished his good-guy image when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated.Ty Pennington Fast Facts:
  • Modeled for J.Crew, Swatch, Body Glove and Land's End.
  • Appeared in commercials for Diet Coke, Macy's, Levi's and Sears.
  • Adept at carpentry and owns the company Furniture Unlimited, based in L.A.
  • Published Ty's Tricks in 2003.
  • Was on the cover of the inaugural full-size TV GUIDE magazine (issue of October 17, 2005).
  • Ty Pennington Relationships:
  • Drea Bock - Significant Other
  • Wynn Pennington - Brother
  • Yvonne Pennington - Mother
  • Ty Pennington Awards:
  • 2005 Emmy: Outstanding Reality Program - Winner
  • 2006 Emmy: Outstanding Reality Program - Winner
  • 2007 Emmy: Outstanding Reality Program - Nominee
  • College:
  • The Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA (Graphic Design); attended Atlanta College of Art, Atlanta, GA
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