Roy Underhill is an American journalist best known for playing Host in The Woodwright's Shop.
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Best Known For:The television show The Woodwright's Shop
Breakthrough:Launched The Woodwright's Shop on PBS, one of the longest-running DIY programs in TV history 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
- Date of Birth: December 22, 1950
- Age: 75 years old
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Lane Underhill
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Roy Underhill Age
Roy Underhill is about 76 years old as of 2026. Roy Underhill was born in 1950.
Education
He attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Career & Work
Roy Underhill's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with PBS.
Organization: PBS
Role: Host
Period: 1979–2017
Details: United States · The Woodwright's Shop
Rise to Fame
Roy Underhill rose to prominence for his role on the television show The Woodwright's Shop.
Notable Works
- TV Show: The Woodwright's Shop (Host, 1979-2017)
Roy Underhill Family & Relationships
Roy Underhill is married to Lane Underhill. He has 2 children, Rachel Underhill and Eleanor Underhill.
- Children:
- Rachel Underhill
- Eleanor Underhill
Lesser Known Facts
- He exclusively uses traditional hand tools in his woodworking to preserve historical craft methods.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Roy Underhill
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 22, 1950
- Age: 75
- Birthday: December 22
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Lane Underhill
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Lane Underhill (Spouse • Wife)
