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Tim Gunn

Birth Name:
Timothy M. Gunn
Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack
Tim Gunn

Fast Facts

  • Often speaks on behalf of PETA, as he does not condone the use of animal fur or hides for fashion
  • Attended Corcoran College of Art and Design and received a bachelor's degree in sculpture
  • Made his television debut in 2004 on "Project Runway," where he became a mentor for aspiring designers
  • Quote: "I think part of what is so compelling about 'Project Runway' is how it is a microcosm of the industry, in that there isn't a set formula for success․ In the industry, they certainly respond well to talent, but they also respond well to characters․"
  • Served as a faculty member at Parsons The New School for Design from 1982 to 2007 before leaving to join Liz Claiborne Inc․ as the company's CCO
  • Launched "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style" in 2007 on the Bravo network, a reality program offering style advice to participants in need of a wardrobe makeover
  • Published his first of several books in April of 2007, titled "A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style"
  • Came out as homosexual at age 29 after years of denying his sexual orientation and attempting to commit suicide on at least one occasion
  • Was a competitive swimmer in high school before turning to fashion and design full-time

Awards

  • 2011OFTA Television Award - Best Individual Host or Panelist in a Reality or Non-Fiction Program:Nominated
  • 2012OFTA Television Award - Best Host or Panelist in a Non-Fiction Program:Nominated
  • 2012PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Competition Television:Nominated
  • 2012Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
  • 2013BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short:Nominated
  • 2013PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Competition Television:Nominated
  • 2013Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program:Winner
  • 2013Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
  • 2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series:Nominated
  • 2014PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Competition Television:Nominated
  • 2014Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
  • 2014Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
  • 2015PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Competition Television:Nominated
  • 2015Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
  • 2015Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
  • 2016PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Competition Television:Nominated
  • 2016Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Reality Competition Program:Nominated
  • 2016Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
  • 2017Gold Derby TV Award - Reality Host:Nominated
  • 2017OFTA Television Award - Best Individual Host or Panelist in a Reality or Non-Fiction Program:Nominated
  • 2017Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
  • 2017Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Reality Competition Program:Nominated
  • 2018Gold Derby TV Award - Reality Host:Nominated
  • 2018Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
  • 2018Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
  • 2019Gold Derby TV Award - Reality Host of the Decade:Nominated
  • 2020Gold Derby TV Award - Reality Host:Nominated
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