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Tim Gunn Biography

Birth Name:Timothy M. Gunn

Birth Place:Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

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․"
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"
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
Was a competitive swimmer in high school before turning to fashion and design full-time
Came out as homosexual at age 29 after years of denying his sexual orientation and attempting to commit suicide on at least one occasion

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