Bryan Baeumler
Birth Name:
Bryan Baeumler
Birth Place:
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Profession
Writer, Producer, Actor
Fast Facts
- Helped launch The Baeumler Family Foundation for Kids in order to provide funds for children's physical and mental health initiatives across Canada
- Won a Gemini Award for hosting "Disaster DIY" in 2008
- Graduated from college with a dual degree in Political Science and Business
- Planned on practicing law, but realized he preferred working with his hands to sitting behind a desk
- Ran an air-cargo business from 1995 to 2003 while working as a home-contractor on the side
- When he was 14 he opened his own handyman business and started doing odd jobs for his neighbors
- Quote: "Going into an old house and opening it up and doing the whole problem-solving thing, or bringing in an engineer to look at it all is almost more fun than starting from scratch on a new house․"
- Founded a construction company called Baeumler Quality Construction
- Known for hosting Canadian home renovation shows like "Disaster DIY," "Leave It to Bryan" and "House of Bryan․"
- Learned valuable construction tips from his father, an aircraft engineer
Awards
- 2008Gemini - Best Host in a Lifestyle/Practical Information, or Performing Arts Program or Series:Winner
- 2020Canadian Screen Award - Best Host, Lifestyle:Nominated
- 2022Canadian Screen Award - Best Host, Lifestyle:Nominated