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Paul DiMeo
Paul DiMeo (born February 12, ) is an American television personality, philanthropist, building designer, and carpenter who was a regular cast member of the reality television seriesExtreme Makeover: Home Edition.
Early life and education
Paul DiMeo was born and raised in Media, Pennsylvania.[1] He is the youngest of five children, and at 5 years old his house burned down.[2] His father Jack worked to reconstruct it, sparking his love of home renovations.[2]
DiMeo graduated from Penncrest High School, class of , where he was quite active in student activities such as play production and the student council.[3]
Career
DiMeo was the organizer of a renovating project entitled "Loft Living." The organization renovated lofts and brownstones in and around New York City.[4] DiMeo later moved to Los Angeles, California where he continued the "Loft Living" project.[4]
In , DiMeo was cast in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition ( episodes/–).[5] According to DiMeo, he landed the job because the casting department was amused by his "grumpy" demeanor on the day of his audition.[6]
In the first season, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition garnered an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Reality Program.[6]
At the show’s peak, it was spoofed on Saturday Night Live on Dec.
14, on NBC.[7] DiMeo was highlighted due to his propensity to cry frequently during many episodes of Extreme Makeover.[7]
DiMeo worked with master carpenter Rob Hickman on the restoration of the Landmark Brownstone of Aaron Burr.
Paul dimeo biography Paul DiMeo (born February 12, ) is an American television personality, philanthropist, building designer, and carpenter who was a regular cast member of the reality television series Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.Has renovated celebrity homes, including those of Madonna, George Hamilton and Glenn Close.[2]
In , he was asked by Major League Baseball to design the MLB Fan Cave, where Mike O'Hara and Ryan Wagner watched every baseball game of the season. He hosts an infomercial for the WORX Trivac.
DiMeo starred in the reality TV show Building Wild, which was cancelled by the National Geographic Channel after two seasons.[8]
Personal life
DiMeo lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Kelly Lynn.[9]