Happy birthday! Tim Gunn turns 71 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on July 29, 2024

The iconic and legendary television host turns 71 on Monday, Jul. 29, 2024.

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Tim Gunn is celebrating his 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed television hosts of his generation.

Popular television host Tim Gunn (Project Runway, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Gunn, a cultural icon

Born Timothy M. Gunn in Washington, D.C. on July 29, 1953, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Gunn's not just a great television host, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Tim hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Tim Gunn as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 71.

Happy Birthday, Tim, you're the best!