Biografie

Had emergency surgery for acute appendicitis on Jan. 15, 2005, in Atlanta, Georgia, but continued to work on Das Hausbau-Kommando - Trautes Heim, Glück allein (2003) from his hospital bed, via phone and email.

Enjoys playing soccer.

Ty Pennington was arrested early May 5 2007 for driving with a blood-alcohol level above the 0.08 per cent limit and driving under the influence of alcohol. A judge placed Pennington on three years' probation, restricted his driving privileges for 90 days and ordered him to participate in a 90-day alcohol program and attend a Mothers Against Drunk Drivers meeting. Ty pleaded no contest Friday in a misdemeanor drunken driving case.

Auditioned for "Trading Spaces (2000)" with designer Frank Bielec.

Appeared in an episode of TLC's "A Makeover Story (2000)" with co-carpenter Amy Wynn Pastor, in preparation for their presenting an Emmy in 2002.

[on his absolution]: This was my wake-up call. I also want to apologize to my fans, ABC Television and my design team for my lapse in judgment and the embarrassment I have caused.

[Of his arrest for drunk driving]: I made an error in judgment. We all make mistakes, however this is about accountability. Under no circumstances should anyone consume alcohol while driving. I could have jeopardized the lives of others and I am grateful there was no accident or harm done to anyone.

[In an E! Interview]: I would strip down naked, and swing from the blinds in my classroom as a child.

[About Das Hausbau-Kommando - Trautes Heim, Glück allein (2003)] The one thing about our show is some pretty incredible things can happen when people come together and help people in need

We had to wait until FEMA and the government said we could come in. I was not prepared for what I saw down there. When you see it firsthand, it looks like Hiroshima. ... We were hoping we could go down and help out where it would affect a lot of people: churches, community centers.