Ty Pennington

Television host and carpenter from TV series

Ty Pennington - Television host and carpenter from TV series
Born

October 19th, 1964
60 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A model and carpenter, hosted the television series, 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition', which focused on home renovations for deserving families. The show ran for nine seasons and gained significant popularity, showcasing not only construction skills but also heartfelt stories of the families involved. Pennington's charisma and hands-on approach contributed to the show's success, making it a staple of morning television. Additionally, worked on various design projects and made guest appearances on numerous talk shows. His work in transforming homes emphasized creativity and craftsmanship in home design.

Hosted 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'

Worked as a model and carpenter

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