Roy Underhill is an American journalist best known for playing Creator and host in The Woodwright’s Shop.
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Best Known For:The television show The Woodwright’s Shop
Breakthrough:Began presenting The Woodwright’s Shop on public television in 1979
10 Quick Facts About Roy Underhill
- Full Name: Roy Underhill
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host
- Known For: The television show The Woodwright’s Shop
- Gender: Male
- Beats: Lifestyle / Human Interest
- Net Worth: $362,000-$5,175,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $61,000-$264,000 (Estimated range)
- Official Website: woodwrightschool.com
Career & Work
Roy Underhill's career includes business leadership roles with The Woodwright’s School and PBS North Carolina.
Organization: The Woodwright’s School
Role: Founder and woodworking instructor
Period: 2009–2023
Details: Pittsboro, North Carolina · School closed permanently August 31, 2023 after 14 years at its Pittsboro location.
Organization: PBS North Carolina
Role: Creator and host, The Woodwright’s Shop
Period: 1979–2017
Details: North Carolina · Demonstrated historic American hand-tool woodworking across 37 television seasons.
Rise to Fame
Roy Underhill rose to prominence for his role on the television show The Woodwright’s Shop.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Woodwright’s Shop and The Woodwright’s Guide to Traditional Woodworking.
Television
- TV Show: The Woodwright’s Shop (Creator and host, 1979-2017)
Books
- Book: The Woodwright’s Guide to Traditional Woodworking (Author)
Lesser Known Facts
- His program taught woodworking techniques using traditional hand tools rather than electric-powered shop machinery.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Roy Underhill
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Host
- Nationality: American
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $61,000–$264,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $362,000–$5,175,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
