Bob Vila
Robert Joseph "Bob" Vila (born June 20, 1946 in Miami , Florida ) is a Cuban - American presenter of home improvement television programs. He was best known for This Old House (1979–1988; This old house) and Bob Vila's Home Again (Bob Vila is back home).
Vila graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism in 1969 . From 1971 to 1973 he served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Panama .
Vila received the Better Homes and Gardens ' Heritage House of 1978 award for restoring a Victorian-Italian home in Newton , Massachusetts . He was then hired to host This Old House . In 1989 he left the show, allegedly because of a looming conflict of interest through his stake in Sears . He was replaced by Steve Thomas. After his departure, Vila hosted the program Bob Vila's Home Again , which was later renamed Bob Vila .
Vila has published ten books, including a five-part book series called Bob Vila's Guide to Historic Homes of America .
Vila also made a number of appearances on various episodes of the fictional home improvement program Tool Time within the sitcom Listen, Who's Hammering . In a small supporting role he appeared in the American comedy film Hot Shots! The second attempt in which he sealed the house of Topper Harley.
Web links
- Bob Vila in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- BobVila.com (Eng.)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Vila, Bob |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Vila, Robert Joseph |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Cuban-American host of home improvement television shows |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 20, 1946 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Miami , Florida |