Bob Vila Net Worth

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.

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Net Worth	$25 Million
Date Of Birth	June 20, 1946
Place Of Birth	Miami, Florida, United States
Profession	Presenter, Television Host, Author, Television Director
Education	University of Florida
Nationality	United States of America
Spouse	Diana Barrett (m. 1975)
Children	Monica Vila, Christopher Vila, Susannah Vila
Nicknames	Robert J. Vila , Robert Joseph Vila
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/bobvila
Twitter	http://www.twitter.com/bobvila
Google+	https://plus.google.com/103509164442799556492
IMDB	http://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
1	Is of Cuban descent.
2	Three children: Christopher (b. 1976), Monica (b. 1978) and Susannah (b. 1985).
3	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)
4	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	Home Again with Bob Vila (1990)
1997	Daytime Emmy	Daytime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Service Show	Home Again with Bob Vila (1990)
1997	Daytime Emmy	Daytime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Service Show Host	Home Again with Bob Vila (1990)
1996	Daytime Emmy	Daytime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Service Show	Home Again with Bob Vila (1990)
1996	Daytime Emmy	Daytime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Service Show Host	Home Again with Bob Vila (1990)
1988	Daytime Emmy	Daytime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Talk/Service Show Host	This Old House (1979)

Known for movies

Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993)
as Himself

This Old House (1979)
as Himself - Host

The Early Show (1999)
as Himself - Correspondent

Home Again with Bob Vila (1990-2007)
as Director