Ty Pennington

Birth Name:

Gary Tygert Burton Pennington

Birth Place:

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer

Often raises awareness for children suffering from ADHD, which he was diagnosed with at the age of 17
Graduated from the Art Institute of Atlanta before studying further at the Atlanta College of Art
First entered the entertainment industry in 1995 as a set designer for "Leaving Las Vegas," but it wasn't until 2000 when he became famous as a carpenter on TLC's hit home improvement series "Trading Spaces․"
His interest in craftsmanship began during childhood, when he would build playhouses for the kids in his neighborhood in exchange for comic books
Quote: "I was the kid who was drawing on tables or removing the legs of furniture․ When I was handed a hammer, my first project was building a three-storey tree house․ My dad was a musician; I didn't get it from him․ I'm self-taught․ My first job in construction paid my way through art school․ I was building to pay my bills․"
Quote: "It's about the joy of doing things for others․ 'Extreme Makeover' is about family, about America and about these random acts of kindness that can restore your faith in people․"
Best known as a carpenter and as the host of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition․"
Has designed several lines of furniture for various companies, including Sears and the Howard Miller Company
Published the books "Ty's Tricks" in 2003 and "How Good Design Can Change Your Life" in 2008

2004OFTA Television Award - Best Host of a Game, Competition or Reality Show:Nominated
2004Teen Choice Award - Choice Reality/Variety TV Star - Male:Nominated
2005Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Reality Program:Winner
2006Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Reality Program:Winner
2007Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Reality Program:Nominated
2011Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Reality Show Host:Nominated

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