Tim Gunn

Tim Gunn is a famous American fashion consultant, writer, actor, and TV personality. He is usually known for his TV program Project Runway, where he performed the designer’s mentor’s duty marvelously. He also has earned the position of chairperson of a fashion degree at “Parsons School for Design” for nearly seven long years. He also became the voice artist for the show “Sofia the First” for the TV channel “Disney Jr.”

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Biography and Early Life

Timothy MacKenzie Gunn was brought on to the Earth on 29th of July in the year 1953. The place of his birth was Washington, D.C, which is the capital of United States of America. His parents were-Nancy and George William Gunn. His father worked as an FBI agent but later became a ghostwriter, a speechwriter for J Edgar.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Tim Gunn in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Tim Gunn’s age is 68 years old as of today’s date 31st July 2021 having been born on 29 July 1953. Though, he is 6′ 2″ in feet and inches and 188 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 171.961 lbs in Pound and 78kg in Kilograms.

Education

Gunn was awarded BFA in sculpture while he attended Corcoran College of Art and Design from where he completed his education. He was an excellent swimmer and had achieved many prizes in it.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Gunn was brought up in an orthodox family where homosexuality was not accepted. He committed suicide in his late teens by having nearly 100 pills. He denied his sexuality while he was in his adulthood until it was caught by his sister (he was 29 years old then). He also created a project-“It Gets Better.”

Initially, he considered himself asexual as he wasn’t sexually-oriented towards any gender (neither males nor females). In 2006, he revealed, in one of his interviews for a popular magazine, that he was still in love with his former partner with whom he was in a relationship for nearly six years.

He initiated his own-imposed celibacy as AIDS, as the latter began to devastate a gay community. He also stood for animals that were used in the fur industry.

Is Tim Gunn Gay?

In 2012, he mentioned the pride and joy of being gay. He also stated that he is fulfilled with all wisdom and happiness and feels no less than a normal human being. Hence, it is quite evident that he is gay.

Professional Career

Tim Gunn initiated his work life as a “director of admissions at Corcoran.” For a span of 11 years (1989-2000), he was appointed as an associate dean at “Parsons,” where he later got promoted as a chairperson of “Fashion Design Department.” After a couple of years (2004), his career took a huge turn when he joined “the American reality TV show.” The show successfully ruled for nearly 16 years and worked stars for his career.

In the year 2007, he, along with his co-host, started with another show, where they both give their guests a makeover. The illustration was entitled – “Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style.” He undertook the place of a chief creative officer of “Liz Claiborne Inc” in the same year. The next book that he write was called A Guide to Quality, Taste, and Style, along with Kate Moloney. He further published other books from 2010 to 2015 (about five books).

In 2014, he hosted one more show-“Under the Gunn.” He also appeared as guest in the mentioned shows-“The Late Late Show” with Craig Ferguson’s and “How I met Your Mother,” where he represented Barney’s personal tailor.

Awards

In 2020, he was included among the “leading the nation toward equality, acceptance, and dignity for all people”. In 2013, he was awarded with the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for A Reality-Competition. On 27th April 2007, he was honored with the declaration of-“Timothy M. Gunn Day.” It happened on his rare visit to the city of Palm Desert. The community awarded him with a certificate and plaque. He was honored with a doctorate from “Concoran College of Art and Design.”

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Tim Gunn in 2021

As of 2021, Tim Gunn has a net worth of more than $20 million. He earned most of his wealth by acting, hosting, and producing many TV shows. He is also a well-famed author and is known for all his five books which were among the bestsellers of the world.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• He appeared in the commencement act of the 62nd Primetime Emmy Award, where he found “Jimmy Fallon looking similar to Bruce Springsteen.
• He was a small part in a documentary movie called- “Do I Sound Gay? by David Thorpe. The documentary was related to the taboo of gay men.

Tim Gunn is believed to be one of the most socially influential people in the fashion world. He started his career as a guest artist, then expanded his niche to an actor, producer, and list. He is indeed one of the best mentors for young fashionistas. He, with his immense creativity, had worn millions of heart and instilled his name billions cranium. He is an inspiration of gallons more to come.