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.
“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”
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Fact
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Is of Cuban descent.
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Three children: Christopher (b. 1976), Monica (b. 1978) and Susannah (b. 1985).
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Civil 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)
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Served as US Peace Corps Volunteer in Panama, 1969-1970. Graduate of Miami-Dade Jr. College and Univ. of Florida (BS journalism)
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Bob Vila's Guide to Historic Homes
1996
TV Series 1996
Home Again with Bob Vila
1990
TV Series
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Home Again with Bob Vila
1990
TV Series executive producer - 1 episode
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
2004
Documentary support
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Live Music Show
2014
TV Series special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Home Again with Bob Vila
1990-2007
TV Series
Himself - Host
The Jane Pauley Show
2005
TV Series
Himself
Restore America
1999-2000
TV Series documentary
Himself - Host / Host
The Early Show
1999
TV Series
Himself - Correspondent
Modern Marvels
1999
TV Series documentary
Himself - Host, Bob Vila's Home Again
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1997
TV Series
Himself
Home Improvement
1992-1994
TV Series
Himself
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
TV Series
Himself
John & Leeza from Hollywood
1993
TV Series
Himself
Hot Shots! Part Deux
1993
Himself
The New Hollywood Squares
1986-1988
TV Series
Guest Appearance
Late Night with David Letterman
1987
TV Series
Himself
Hour Magazine
1987
TV Series
Himself
This Old House
1979
TV Series documentary
Himself - Host
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Goldbergs
2016
TV Series
Himself
Home Improvement
1995
TV Series
Himself
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2005
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Service Show Host
Home Again with Bob Vila (1990)
2005
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Directing in a Service Show
Home Again with Bob Vila (1990)
1999
ALMA Award
ALMA Awards
Outstanding Host in a National Information Program