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Carson Lee Kressley is an American actor best known for playing Self in Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.

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Best Known For:The television program RuPaul's Drag Race
Breakthrough:Debuted as the fashion expert on Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy in 2003

10 Quick Facts About Carson Lee Kressley

  • Full Name: Carson Lee Kressley
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The television show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
  • Current Role: TV personality & judge
  • Current Employer: Mtv
  • Current Show: RuPaul's Drag Race
  • Date of Birth: November 11, 1969
  • Age: 56 years old
  • Place of Birth: Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Carson Lee Kressley Age

Carson Lee Kressley is about 57 years old as of 2026. Carson Lee Kressley was born in 1969.

Carson Lee Kressley Height

Carson Lee Kressley stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.

Education

He attended Gettysburg College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Fine Arts.

  • Gettysburg College
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Finance and Fine Arts
    • Period: 1987–1991

Career & Work

Carson Lee Kressley's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Logo TV / VH1 / MTV, a television station and Bravo.

Organization: Logo TV / VH1 / MTV
Role: Main Judge
Period: 2015–present
Details: USA · Judge on RuPaul's Drag Race and its All Stars spinoff.
Organization: Bravo
Role: Fashion Savant
Period: 2003–2007
Details: USA · Original member of the 'Fab Five' on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.

Rise to Fame

Carson Lee Kressley rose to prominence for his role on the television show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include RuPaul's Drag Race and Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.

  • TV Show: RuPaul's Drag Race (Judge, 2015-present) — Long-running competition series
  • TV Show: Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (Self, 2003-2007) — Breakout reality series

Awards & Achievements

  • Emmy Award — NATAS — Queer Eye for the Straight Guy

Carson Lee Kressley Net Worth

Carson Lee Kressley's net worth is estimated to be between 8000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as an entertainer.

Carson Lee Kressley Family & Relationships

  • Father: Willard Kressley
  • Mother: Barbara Kressley

Lesser Known Facts

  • Carson is an avid equestrian and competitive horse shower.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Carson Lee Kressley
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: November 11, 1969
  • Age: 56
  • Birthday: November 11
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Place of Birth: Allentown, Pennsylvania

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 10 in
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Blonde

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Willard Kressley
  • Mother: Barbara Kressley
  • Marital Status: Single

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
  • Source of Income: Business

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