Barry Du Bois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barry Du Bois
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Barry Du Bois in 2013
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| Born | 4 August 1960 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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| Nationality | Australian |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Employer | Network 10 |
| Known for | The Living Room The Renovators |
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Leonie Tobler
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| Children | 2 |
Barry Du Bois (born August 4, 1960) is a famous Australian TV personality. He is also a talented designer, building expert, and author. Barry is best known for being a co-host on the popular TV show The Living Room on Network 10. He helps people with their home renovations and design ideas.
Barry first appeared on TV as a building mentor. This was on the reality renovation show The Renovators.
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Early Life and Education
Barry Du Bois grew up in Sydney, Australia. He went to Chipping Norton Public School. He also attended Liverpool Boys High School. Barry was very good at sports during his school years.
Career Highlights
Building and Design Expert
In 1976, Barry started learning carpentry and joinery. He earned a building certificate in 1980. Architects mentored him, and he began designing and building homes. He ran his own successful business for many years. This business focused on design, building, and property development. He retired from this business in 2005.
Television Career
In 2011, Barry hosted a renovation show called The Renovators on Network Ten.
In 2012, Barry joined the lifestyle program The Living Room. He worked alongside Amanda Keller, Chris Brown, and Miguel Maestre. On the show, Barry leads the renovation team. He helps homeowners who need expert advice for their homes.
Advocacy and Books
Barry is a strong supporter of important causes. He is on the Board of RUOK? Day, which promotes mental health awareness. He is also a passionate ambassador for the Leukaemia Foundation. This foundation helps people with blood cancer. Barry also believes strongly in protecting the environment.
In May 2018, Barry Du Bois and Miguel Maestre released a book together. It is called Life Force. The book shares stories about Barry's family and friends. It also talks about living with cancer. Miguel Maestre added nutritional advice and recipes to the book.
In July 2021, Barry announced he would run for the Australian Senate. He was an independent candidate in New South Wales. However, he decided to withdraw in April 2022 due to health reasons.
Personal Life
Barry Du Bois was born in Sydney, Australia. He grew up in the suburb of Liverpool. Today, he lives in the suburb of Bondi.
Barry met his partner, Leonie Carol Tobler, in Bondi in 1992. They got married in 1999. Their twins, a son and a daughter, were born on June 1, 2012.
In 2010, Barry was diagnosed with plasmacytoma. This is a type of cancer that affects the immune system. He received successful treatment. However, the cancer had damaged parts of his spine. He had surgery to get a titanium implant in his spine. In 2017, Barry shared that the cancer had returned as multiple myeloma. Despite this, he continues to inspire many with his positive attitude and advocacy.
TV Shows and Appearances
- 2011: The Renovators – Presenter (66 episodes)
- 2013, 2023 – present: Studio 10 – Guest
- 2013: Radio 2GB – Guest Presenter for The Home Show (12 shows)
- 2013: Radio 4BC – Regular Guest as a Real Estate Expert (6 shows)
- 2015—2016: The Renovation King – Presenter (13 episodes)
- 2012—2022: The Living Room – Presenter (321 episodes)
- 2022: Neighbours – Himself (1 episode)
Books
- Life Force by Barry Du Bois and Miguel Maestre, Paperback (2018): ISBN: 9781760682996
