Bob Vila is an American actor best known for playing Host in This Old House.
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Best Known For:The television program This Old House
Breakthrough:Pioneered the home restoration TV genre as the original host of PBS's This Old House in 1979
10 Quick Facts About Bob Vila
- Full Name: Bob Vila
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show This Old House
- Current Role: Retired TV host
- Date of Birth: March 16, 1946
- Age: 80 years old
- Place of Birth: Miami, FL
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Diana Barrett
Bob Vila Age
Bob Vila is about 80 years old as of 2026. Bob Vila was born in 1946.
Education
He attended University of Florida, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- University of Florida
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Rise to Fame
Bob Vila rose to prominence for his role on the television show This Old House.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include This Old House and Bob Vila's Home Again.
- TV Show: This Old House (Host, 1979-1989) — Groundbreaking home improvement show
- TV Show: Bob Vila's Home Again (Host, 1990-2005)
Bob Vila Family & Relationships
Bob Vila is married to Diana Barrett. He has 3 children, including Christopher and Monica.
- Children:
- Christopher
- Monica
- Susannah
Lesser Known Facts
- He served in the Peace Corps in Panama in the early 1970s.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bob Vila
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 16, 1946
- Age: 80
- Birthday: March 16
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Miami, FL
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Diana Barrett
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $87,000–$380,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $421,000–$6,017,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Diana Barrett (Spouse • Wife)
