Carter Oosterhouse Biography

Fast Facts

• Founded Carter's Kids, which is dedicated to creating and promoting awareness of fitness and self-esteem for youth
• Won $20,000 on Celebrity Poker for Coach for Kids, a Los Angeles-based charity
• Is involved with New York's Books for Kids and the Fulfillment Fund in Los Angeles
• Supporter of the Council for Responsible Energy, the Environmental Media Association, the U․S․ Green Building Council and Rebuilding Together
• Began learning carpentry skills at the age of 11 from a next-door neighbor
• Is well known for his eco-friendly carpentry work
• Perhaps best known for his work on "Carter Can" and "Trading Spaces․"
• Was featured in People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" issue in 2003
• Is an expert at kayaking and sailing and enjoys doing those activities in his spare time
• Played rugby while attending Central Michigan University