Who is Ty Pennington? Is he dead? His Bio: Wife, Net Worth, Married, Single, Family, Education, Career

• Ty Pennington is an American television personality, artist, host, author and philanthropist.
• Born Gary Tygert Burton, he changed his surname to Pennington after his mother remarried.
• His career started with modelling and set design before his breakthrough in 2000 with the TV show “Trading Spaces.”
• He has his own line of furniture for Sears, as well as two books and a quarterly magazine.
• He has an estimated net worth of $12 million, and is in a relationship with his long-term girlfriend Andrea Bock.



Known for movies

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003-2012)
as Himself – Host / Himself

Wild Hogs (2007)
as Himself

Great Big American Auction (2011)
as Producer

On the Menu (2014)
as Himself – Host



Who is Ty Pennington?

Born Gary Tygert Burton on the 19^th October 1964, Ty Pennington is an American television personality, artist, host, author and philanthropist, who became famous for his TV shows “Trading Spaces” and “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”

Ty Pennington’s Childhood and Early Life

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Pennington is the son of Yvonne Burton who was a school psychologist, and who divorced from his father at a very young age. He and his brother Wynn lived with their mother for several years, until their mom remarried and they were adopted by their stepfather, so changing their surnames to Pennington.

Pennington attended Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia, and later enrolled at Kennesaw State University, majoring in art and history. Although he always had a passion for designing and construction, it took him awhile before finally transferring to the Art Institute of Atlanta, from where he graduated with a degree in Graphic Design.

Ty Pennington’s Career and Road to Fame

Pennington’s career started even before he finished college, working as a model to finance his studies. He was able to land print ads for brands including Swatch, Sprite, and J. Crew, and also appeared in various TV commercials for Bayer, Levi’s Diet Coke, and Macy’s. His modelling job took him to various countries too, and he lived briefly in countries including Japan, Italy, Thailand, Canada and Germany.

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After studying, Pennington started working as a set designer, working on the movie “Leaving Las Vegas,” but his real breakthrough came in 2000, when he became part of the series “Trading Spaces.” The show appeared in The Learning Channel or TLC, in which a group of professional designers and tradespeople team up and make-over homes of various families. The show became a huge hit, and Pennington as one of the carpenters also gained a huge following, partly because of his personality and good looks. The show’s success helped catapult his career to its heights, and add significantly to his net worth.

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In 2003, Pennington left “Trading Spaces” and joined ABC’s new show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”. He was selected as the show’s leader and host, leading a design team to help make-over a home of a deserving family all in under seven days. The show was only originally planned to be a 13-part special, but due to its huge success it lasted for nine seasons, ending in 2011. The show’s success made him a household name, and led to other projects, helping his wealth tremendously.

After the latter success, Pennington appeared in various television shows, including “The Revolution”, “On the Menu”, and “American Diner Revival.” It was also recently reported that he and the former cast of “Trading Spaces” are already on board to create a revival of the show, that will be aired on TLC in 2018.

Ty Pennington Various Business Endeavours

Aside from a successful career in front of the cameras, Pennington is first and foremost a designer. His first company was Furniture Unlimited, full of products he helped create and which is based in Atlanta and Los Angeles. After gaining a following through his television shows, he also partnered with Sears and created his own line of furniture for the company called Ty Pennington Style, designing a variety of items including beddings, furniture, bath accessories, tabletop items and other home decors. His success in decorating also helped immensely in his net worth.

Pennington has also tried his hand at writing, and in 2003 published his first book “Ty’s Tricks: Home Repair Secrets Plus Cheap and Easy Projects to Transform Any Room.” He also had a quarterly magazine called “Ty Pennington at Home” that was first published in May 2007. His second book “Good Design Can Change Your Life: Beautiful Rooms, Inspiring Stories” was published in 2008, and the sales of his magazine and books has also helped in his wealth.

Ty Pennington’s Net Worth

As of early 2018 and based on authoritative sources, Pennington’s net worth is $12 million, acquired from his years working as a television show host, designer and author. His partnership with various brands has also helped in his wealth.

Ty Pennington’s Personal Life

Pennington is not married, but is a relationship with his long-term girlfriend Andrea Bock.

When Pennington was 17, he was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), his experience with which he actively shares in his interviews.

General Info

Full Name	Ty Pennington
Date Of Birth	October 19, 1964
Height	1.83 m
Profession	TV Personality, Television producer, Presenter, Carpentry, Actor, Designer
Education	Atlanta College of Art, The Art Institute of Atlanta, Kennesaw State University
Nationality	American

Family

Parents	Yvonne Burton
Siblings	Wynn Pennington
Partner	Andrea Bock, Andrea Bock

Accomplishments

Awards	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program
Nominations	Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Reality Show Host, Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Male Reality Star, Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Personality: Male
Movies	The Adventures of Ociee Nash
TV Shows	On the Menu, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, The Revolution, Trading Spaces, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: How’d They Do That?

Social profile links

Quotes

#	Quote
1	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-story 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.
2	[Who has won two Emmies for Outstanding Reality Program and two People’s Choice Awards]: Yes, I get swarmed. It depends on the town but it is nice to be loved. They watch Extreme Makeover and I’m an okay human being. It’s about the joy of doing things for others. The show is about family, about America and about these random acts of kindness that can restore your faith in people. We’re a life-improvement as opposed to a home-improvement show. We’ve been on for six seasons and we’re still popular. I think we all want to believe there is hope; that a community will rally behind you. We all know someone who has been through something terrible and you give somebody a second chance. It’s a reward for giving back when you see real people with families and kids and you put yourself on hold. It might be the neighbour next door helping you out instead of them locking their door and being frightened. It makes you believe that mankind is a bit better than you thought.
3	[When he was doing Trading Spaces (2000) at the time]: It was in 2000. I learned to work with next to nothing. We have $20 to build three pieces. I was comedic on camera and was very popular. It was the U.S. version of (the British series) Changing Rooms and I’m the American Handy Andy.
4	[Speaking on the terrible devastation of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina]: If you lose the sounds coming out of New Orleans, you lose part of the American language. I realize we’re just a TV show, but we feel we have a real obligation to let these people know we haven’t forgotten about them, that we’ll do whatever we can to make things right.
5	[Of his own disability]: I know what’s it’s like to grow up with ADHD and how important it is for parents, caregivers and patients, to have access to accurate information. I loved being part of ADHD Experts on Call last year and I am excited about the many people we will impact this year. I hope that by working with all of these great people and sharing how support and treatment has made a difference in my life, I’ll help other kids and families understand that there are people out there ready to help them and that it’s possible to live a productive life with ADHD.”
6	We had to wait until FEMA and the government said we could come in. I was not prepared for what I saw down there. When you see it firsthand, it looks like Hiroshima. … We were hoping we could go down and help out where it would affect a lot of people: churches, community centers.
7	[About Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003)] The one thing about our show is some pretty incredible things can happen when people come together and help people in need
8	[In an E! Interview]: I would strip down naked, and swing from the blinds in my classroom as a child.
9	[Of his arrest for drunk driving]: I made an error in judgment. We all make mistakes, however this is about accountability. Under no circumstances should anyone consume alcohol while driving. I could have jeopardized the lives of others and I am grateful there was no accident or harm done to anyone.
10	[on his absolution]: This was my wake-up call. I also want to apologize to my fans, ABC Television and my design team for my lapse in judgment and the embarrassment I have caused.

Facts

#	Fact
1	Ty Pennington was arrested early May 5 2007 for driving with a blood-alcohol level above the 0.08 per cent limit and driving under the influence of alcohol. A judge placed Pennington on three years’ probation, restricted his driving privileges for 90 days and ordered him to participate in a 90-day alcohol program and attend a Mothers Against Drunk Drivers meeting. Ty pleaded no contest Friday in a misdemeanor drunken driving case.
2	Appeared on the cover of Sassy Magazine with his then-girlfriend, fellow model “K. Ring” way back in the 90s.
3	Enjoys playing soccer.
4	Had emergency surgery for acute appendicitis on Jan. 15, 2005, in Atlanta, Georgia, but continued to work on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003) from his hospital bed, via phone and email.
5	Appeared in an episode of TLC’s “A Makeover Story (2000)” with co-carpenter Amy Wynn Pastor, in preparation for their presenting an Emmy in 2002.
6	Auditioned for “Trading Spaces (2000)” with designer Frank Bielec.
7	One of People Magazine’s “Top 50 Bachelors” (2002)

Pictures

Movies

Actor

Title	Year	Status	Character
Ty’s Great British Adventure 2011	2011	TV Movie
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!	2009	TV Series	Ty Ty The Tool Guy
Wild Card	2004	TV Series	Trey
The Adventures of Ociee Nash	2003		Wilbur Wright

Producer

Title	Year	Status	Character
Don’t Get Tagged by Human Trafficking	2016	Short producer
Great Big American Auction	2011	TV Movie producer
Ty’s Great British Adventure 2011	2011	TV Movie executive producer
Ty’s Great British Adventure	2008	TV Series executive producer

Miscellaneous

Title	Year	Status	Character
Leaving Las Vegas	1995	set production assistant

Thanks

Title	Year	Status	Character
Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation	2009	TV Movie documentary acknowledgment

Self

Title	Year	Status	Character
Rachael Ray	2007-2016	TV Series	Himself
Join or Die with Craig Ferguson	2016	TV Series	Himself – Special Guest
American Diner Revival	2015-2016	TV Series	Himself – Co-Host
Today	2015	TV Series	Himself
On the Menu	2014	TV Series	Himself – Host
Growing America: A Journey to Success	2014	TV Series documentary	Himself – Host
Good Morning America	2011-2014	TV Series	Himself – Guest
Makeover Manor	2013	TV Series	Himself
Big Morning Buzz Live	2013	TV Series	Himself
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition	2003-2012	TV Series	Himself – Host / Himself
The Revolution	2012	TV Series	Himself – Co-Host
I Get That a Lot	2012	TV Series	Himself
Great Big American Auction	2011	TV Movie	Himself
Take Two with Phineas and Ferb	2011	TV Series	Himself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!	2005-2011	TV Series	Himself
The 44th Annual CMA Awards	2010	TV Special	Himself
The Wendy Williams Show	2010	TV Series	Himself
Inside the Box with Ty Pennington	2010	TV Series	Himself
Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation	2009	TV Movie documentary	Himself
Entertainment Tonight	2007-2009	TV Series	Himself
Biography	2008	TV Series documentary	Himself
The Oprah Winfrey Show	2005-2008	TV Series	Himself
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards ’07	2007	TV Special	Himself
Elmo’s Christmas Countdown	2007	TV Movie	Himself
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show	2004-2007	TV Series	Himself
The View	2004-2007	TV Series	Himself
Trading Spaces	2000-2007	TV Series	Himself – Carpenter / Himself
Infanity	2007	TV Series documentary	Himself
The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2007	2007	TV Special	Himself
Wild Hogs	2007		Himself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno	2006-2007	TV Series	Himself
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade	2006	TV Special	Himself
Forbes Celebrity 100: Who Made Bank?	2006	TV Movie	Himself
CMT: The Greatest – Sexiest Southern Men	2006	TV Special	Himself
The 32nd Annual People’s Choice Awards	2006	TV Special documentary	Himself
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition – How’d They Do That?	2005	TV Series	Himself – Host
The 31st Annual People’s Choice Awards	2005	TV Special	Himself – Winner
101 Reasons the 90’s Ruled	2004	TV Movie documentary	Himself
The Sharon Osbourne Show	2003	TV Series	Himself
Hollywood Squares	2003	TV Series	Himself
The Wayne Brady Show	2003	TV Series	Himself
Exhausted	2002	TV Movie	Himself – Host

Awards

Won Awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie
2006	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Reality Program	Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003)
2005	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Reality Program	Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003)

Nominated Awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie
2011	Critics’ Choice TV Award	Critics Choice Television Awards	Best Reality Show Host	Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003)
2007	Primetime Emmy	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Reality Program	Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003)
2005	Teen Choice Award	Teen Choice Awards	Choice TV Personality: Male
2004	OFTA Television Award	Online Film & Television Association	Best Host of a Game, Competition or Reality Show	Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003)
2004	Teen Choice Award	Teen Choice Awards	Choice Reality/Variety TV Star – Male	Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia