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Jimmy DiResta Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family and Net Worth

Last Updated on June 24, 2025: By Robert Njora

Jimmy DiResta Biography

Jimmy DiResta is a renowned New York-based designer, artist, and video producer. He enrolled in the School of Visual Arts in 1986 and graduated in 1990 with a BFA degree. In 1993, DiResta formed a now-defunct toy design company/store named “DiResta” in the East Village which created Gurglin Gut, a rubber toy replicating a miniature human organ. He went on to teach at the School of Visual Arts.

10 Facts About Jimmy Diresta

Here is a list of 10 facts about DiResta


  • Name: James DiResta
  • Age: 58 Years Old
  • Birthday: April 3rd
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Height: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m)
  • Nationality: American
  • Marital Status: Taylor Forrest
  • Occupation: Designer, Artist, Video Producer
  • Salary: Not Available
  • Net Worth: $1 million – $5 million

Jimmy DiResta Age

DiResta is 58 years old, he was born on April 3, 1967, in New York City, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on April 3 every year, and his birth sign is Aries.

Jimmy DiResta Height

Jimmy DiResta stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m).

Jimmy DiResta Weight

DiResta weighs 159 lbs (72.1 kg). Known for his captivating personality, Jimmy has hazel eyes, and his hair color is auburn.

Early Life and Education

DiResta was born on April 3, 1967, in New York City, United States of America. He enrolled in the School of Visual Arts in 1986 and graduated in 1990 with a BFA degree.

Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment

In 2011, he co-hosted Dirty Money with his brother, John, on the Discovery Channel. The DiResta brothers set out exploring every corner of New York City, from dumpsters to flea markets. Since his TV profession, he has joined the YouTube media business, publishing on the Make: and Core77 channels as well as his own.

Major Achievements and Contributions

  • In 2011, he co-hosted Dirty Money with his brother, John, on the Discovery Channel. The DiResta brothers set out exploring every corner of New York City, from dumpsters to flea markets.

Personal Life

Jimmy DiResta Family, Parents and Siblings

Jimmy was born and raised by his parents in New York City. However, our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail, as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Jimmy’s parents is still unclear. We will update this section once this information is available.

Jimmy DiResta Siblings

It is also not known if Jimmy has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Jimmy DiResta Wife

DiResta is happily married to his beautiful wife, Taylor Forrest, a designer and creator of furniture and homewares in a studio that is based in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. She mainly uses bronze, leather, and steel to make the furniture.

Jimmy DiRest Children

As of now, there isn’t any documented report on the public records about Jimmy and his spouse, Taylor Forrest, having kids. Nevertheless, this information is currently under review and will be updated once we get it from a reliable source.

Jimmy DiRest Net Worth

Jimmy DiResta’s net worth is estimated at 2 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Designer, Artist, and Video Producer. Through his various sources of income, Jimmy has accumulated a considerable fortune, but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Jimmy DiResta

Here are some interesting facts you should know about Jimmy.

Jimmy DiResta Photo
Jimmy DiResta Photo

Jimmy DiResta Bio.

  • Full Names: James DiResta.
  • Popular As: Artist
  • Gender: Male.
  • Occupation / Profession: Designer.
  • Nationality: American.
  • Race / Ethnicity: White.
  • Religion: Christian.
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight.

Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 58 Years Old.
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries.
  • Date of Birth: April 3, 1967.
  • Place of Birth: New York City.
  • Birthday: April 3.

Body Measurements

  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m).
  • Weight: 159 lbs (72.1 kg).
  • Eye Color: Hazel.
  • Hair Color: Auburn.
  • Shoe Size: Not Available.
  • Chest Size: Not Available.
  • Waist Size: Not Available.

Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Not Known.
  • Mother: Not Known.
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known.
  • Marital Status: Married.
  • Wife/Spouse: Married to Taylor Forrest.
  • Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable.
  • Children: Not Known.

Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $9 million.
  • Salary: Not Available.
  • Source of Income: Designer, Artist, Video Producer.

Toys

In 1993, Jimmy started a now-defunct toy design company/store named “DiResta” in the East Village, which made Gurglin’ Gutz, a rubber toy replicating a miniature human organ. He proceeded to teach at the School of Visual Arts.

Jimmy DiResta Make

Make (magazine) published a book co-written by Jimmy and John Baichtal named “Workshop Mastery with Jimmy DiResta” in 2016.

Hammered With John & Jimmy DiResta

In 2006, Jimmy co-hosted Hammered with Jimmy & John DiResta on HGTV. It focused on the marriage of Jimmy’s craftsmanship and John’s humor. The show’s tagline was “Jimmy can make anything, and John can make anything funny.” In 2009, he hosted “Against the Grain” on the DIY Network.

Jimmy DiResta Podcast

Jimmy now has the nickname “Jimmy Two Shows” as both his podcast and the show share a name.

Jimmy DiResta Book

Make (magazine) published a book co-written by Jimmy and John Baichtal in 2016.

  •  Workshop Mastery with Jimmy: A Guide to Working With Metal, Wood, Plastic, and Leather.

Workshop Mastery With Jimmy DiResta

Jimmy has made a name for himself with his inventiveness and workshop skills, creating dozens of projects for YouTube videos and television shows such as Hammered and Against the Grain on the DIY network.

In Make: Workshop Mastery With Jimmy, Jimmy, and co-author John Baichtal teach readers essential workshop skills with over a dozen projects that explore everything from mold-making to CNC routing on to metalsmithing. Projects in this book include:

  • Tool-drawer cabinet
  • A chess set
  • One-sheet metal stool
  • A machete
  • Crowbar-hammer mashup
  • An electric guitar with a carved body
  • Your own sign
  • A leather backpack

Jimmy Diresta Shop Location

Jimmy’s shop is located at 15 Clinton St, New York, NY 100.

Contacts

  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Tiktok
  • Website

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