Bob Vila Net Worth

May 2024 · 5 minute read

Bob Vila net worth is
$25 Million

Bob Vila Wiki Biography

Robert Joseph “Bob” Vila was born on the 20th June 1946, in Miami, Florida USA, of Cuban and American ancestry. He is a moderator of home improvement, who became famous for his participation in the home improvement television shows “This Old House” (1979-1988), “Bob Vila’s Home Again” (1990–2005) as well as “Bob Vila” (2005–2007). Moreover, he has released a number of books related to home improvement. He has been active in home improvement since the early ’70s, and the entertainment industry since 1979.

How rich is the moderator of home improvement shows? Authoritative sources estimated that the overall size of Bob Vila net worth is as much as $25 million, as of the data presented in the middle of 2016. Participation in home improvement television shows is the main source of Vila net worth.

Bob Vila Net Worth $25 Million

To begin with, he was raised in Miami, and was educated at Miami Jackson High School. Afterwards, Vila graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism in 1969. From 1971 to 1973, he served as a volunteer in the Peace Corps, in Panama.

Concerning his permanent career, everything started with the restoration of his own Victorian Italian house located in Newton, Massachusetts. After doing this job perfectly, Vila won the award for Heritage House of 1978 given by the magazine Better Homes and Gardens. Then, he was appointed as a presenter of the television show “This Old House”, in which he worked from 1979 to 1989, when he left the show reportedly because of a looming conflict of interest with outside commercial endorsements – his position was taken over by Steve Thomas. After leaving, Vila became the spokesman of a chain of department stores Sears. Later, he moderated the home improvement television show “Bob Vila’s Home Again” (1990 – 2005), which was later renamed to “Bob Vila” (2005 – 2007). During the above mentioned shows, Bob Vila visited the sites of various constructions and restorations, giving advice on the best possible ways to complete the ongoing projects. His net worth grew steadily during all these ventures.

Meanwhile, he participated in the building restoration and historic preservation series “Restore America” (1999 – 2000), but Vila has also released a number of books, including a five-part book series called “Bob Vila’s Guide to Historic Homes of America” (1993 – 1994). Other popular books written by Vila are “This Old House: Restoring, Rehabilitating, and Renovating” (1980) and “Bob Vila’s Guide to Buying Your Dream House” (1990). These have also improved his net worth.

Further on TV channels, Vila has landed several appearances in episodes of the fictional home improvement show “Tool Time”. In a small supporting role, he also joined the comedy “Hot Shots! Part Deux” (1993). Currently, Bob Vila might be seen on the television show “Home Shopping Network”, in which he sells the tools made under the Bob Vila brand. To cut the long story short, all the above mentioned engagements have increased the total size of Bob Vila’s net worth.

Finally, in the personal life of the moderator of home improvement, he has been married to Diana Barrett since 1975, and the family has three children.


Net Worth$25 Million
Date Of BirthJune 20, 1946
Place Of BirthMiami, Florida, United States
ProfessionPresenter, Television Host, Author, Television Director
EducationUniversity of Florida
NationalityUnited States of America
SpouseDiana Barrett (m. 1975)
ChildrenMonica Vila, Christopher Vila, Susannah Vila
NicknamesRobert J. Vila , Robert Joseph Vila
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/bobvila
Twitterhttp://www.twitter.com/bobvila
Google+https://plus.google.com/103509164442799556492
IMDBhttp://imdb.com/name/nm3022521
Awards"Heritage House of 1978" award (1979)
Movies“Hot Shots! Part Deux” (1993)
TV Shows“Tool Time”,“This Old House” (1979-1988), “Bob Vila's Home Again” (1990-2005), “Bob Vila” (2005-2007), “Restore America” (1999-2000), “Home Shopping Network”
#Fact
1Is of Cuban descent.
2Three children: Christopher (b. 1976), Monica (b. 1978) and Susannah (b. 1985).
3Civil court jury in Eugene, Oregon rejects woman's claim that Vila injured her in alleged incident of seat-kicking aboard airline flight in 1997. (May 2002)
4Served as US Peace Corps Volunteer in Panama, 1969-1970. Graduate of Miami-Dade Jr. College and Univ. of Florida (BS journalism)

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Bob Vila's Guide to Historic Homes1996TV Series 1996
Home Again with Bob Vila1990TV Series

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Home Again with Bob Vila1990TV Series executive producer - 1 episode

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids2004Documentary support

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Live Music Show2014TV Series special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Home Again with Bob Vila1990-2007TV SeriesHimself - Host
The Jane Pauley Show2005TV SeriesHimself
Restore America1999-2000TV Series documentaryHimself - Host / Host
The Early Show1999TV SeriesHimself - Correspondent
Modern Marvels1999TV Series documentaryHimself - Host, Bob Vila's Home Again
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch1997TV SeriesHimself
Home Improvement1992-1994TV SeriesHimself
Late Night with Conan O'Brien1993TV SeriesHimself
John & Leeza from Hollywood1993TV SeriesHimself
Hot Shots! Part Deux1993Himself
The New Hollywood Squares1986-1988TV SeriesGuest Appearance
Late Night with David Letterman1987TV SeriesHimself
Hour Magazine1987TV SeriesHimself
This Old House1979TV Series documentaryHimself - Host

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Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2005Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Service Show HostHome Again with Bob Vila (1990)
2005Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Directing in a Service ShowHome Again with Bob Vila (1990)
1999ALMA AwardALMA AwardsOutstanding Host in a National Information ProgramHome Again with Bob Vila (1990)
1997Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Service ShowHome Again with Bob Vila (1990)
1997Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Service Show HostHome Again with Bob Vila (1990)
1996Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Service ShowHome Again with Bob Vila (1990)
1996Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Service Show HostHome Again with Bob Vila (1990)
1988Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Talk/Service Show HostThis Old House (1979)

Known for movies


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