Jimmy DiResta is an American design and social media industries. He has succeeded as a designer, artist, and video designer.
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Jimmy DiResta, along with his three siblings, was born on April 3rd, 1967 in New York, United States of America. He was, however, raised in Long Island’s Five Towns area. Though he has not divulged much about his background, it is suspected that Jimmy attended the School of Visual Arts in 1986 and finished with a BFA degree in 1990.
Jimmy began a toy design company while continuing teaching at the same school where he graduated. He went on to host other television shows and a YouTube channel, which helped him attain the fame he has today.
Jimmy DiResta’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Jimmy DiResta was born on April 3, 1967, and will be 55 years old on July 17, 2022. His height is 1.75 m, and he weighs 66 kg.
Jimmy DiResta’s Profession & Career
Jimmy began his design career in 1993, while teaching at the School of Visual Arts, when he founded his toy design company. He began his television career as a set decorator and co-host for his brother John DiResta on Fox Television’s show “trash to cash.”
In 2006, he co-hosted the show ‘Hammered with John and Jimmy DiResta,’ and in 2009, he hosted ‘Against the Grain.’ In 2011, he rose to prominence as a co-host of the show Dirty Money. His television presence helped to boost his design business significantly.
After achieving recognition, he put it to good use by launching his own YouTube channel where he broadcasts his work. He is also known to have had his work published in Make Magazine and the Core 77 channel.
Jimmy is also known for his 2016 book, ‘Workshop Mastery with Jimmy DiResta,’ which was co-written by John Baichtal and published by Make Magazine. After launching his show and podcast under the same name, he gave himself the moniker ‘Jimmy Two Shows.’
His other accomplishments include developing the Gurglin’ Gutz for his toy firm. The rubber toy’s unique feature was that it resembled a small human organ. It should also be noted that after becoming an on-camera helper on the show’making it,’ Jimmy was given the nickname ‘the master helper,’ which he declined on the grounds that he preferred to be recognized by his own name.
Achievements and Awards
It is unknown whether or not Jimmy DiResta has received any accolades during his career. To add to his list of accomplishments, he has over 1.95 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, which is incredible. He began making videos in 2006, and his YouTube channel has received over 377 million views to date.
Jimmy DiResta’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship
He is currently 54 years old and married to Taylor Forrest. Because nothing is known about his family, it is assumed that his wife, like him, is a designer who also designs homeware and furniture. It is unknown whether the couple has children, and we can assume Jimmy is quite private about his personal life.
Jimmy DiResta’s Salary and Net Worth
He has a net worth of $10 million as of July 2022, with projections of $500 thousand per year, $32,000 per month, $8,000 per week, and $1,140 per hour per day. Jimmy has a YouTube fan base of over 6 million viewers, in addition to presenting big TV shows and creating a variety of items ranging from wooden furniture to jewelry to lamps.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Jimmy DiResta |
Real Name | Jimmy DiResta |
Gender | Male |
Age | 55 years old |
Birth Date | 3 April 1967 |
Birth Place | New York, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.75 m |
Weight | 66 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife | Taylor Forrest |
Children | Not Known |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | Designer, Artist Fabricator, TV Personality |
Salary | $500 thousand |
Net Worth | $10 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |