Drew Scott Biography
Drew Scott (real name – Andrew Alfred Scott) is a Canadian TV Personality, Host, and Entrepreneur, well-known for hosting many shows with his brother, most notably HGTV’s “Celebrity IOU” and “Property Brothers” (and its spin-offs). Some of the other shows he has appeared in include “Saturday Night Live”, “Girls5eva”, “Ryan’s Mystery Playdate”, “A Very Brady Renovation”, “Rock the Block”, and “Home To Win”.
Drew Scott Age
Scott was born on April 28, 1978, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is therefore 45 years old as of 2023 and celebrates his birthday on the 28th of April every year.
Drew Scott Height
Scott stands at an approximate height of 6 feet and 4 inches.
Drew Scott Family
Scott was born to Jim Scott (father) and Joanne Scott (mother). His mom has worked as a paralegal based in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Scott grew up alongside his 2 brothers, James Daniel (J.D.) Scott (firstborn) and Jonathan Scott (his identical twin).
About Jonathan Scott (Twin Brother)
Scott’s identical twin brother, Jonathan Scott, is a well-known TV Personality, Actor, Host, Illusionist, Interior Designer, and Entrepreneur. The 2 brothers are usually known for working together on their projects. Scott is 4 minutes younger than Jonathan. One distinct difference between the 2 identical brothers is that Scott has more beards than Jonathan.
Scott and his brother are famous for being funny and teasing each other like typical siblings. Unlike Jonathan, who has a more laid-back style, Scott usually wears formal clothes like suits and ties. He’s often seen in a rugged look with flannel shirts and has a preference for plaid patterns.
About James Daniel (J.D.)
J.D. is a writer and online host of “Brother Vs. Brother”‘s behind-the-scenes show on HGTV. He is also famous for hosting “All-American Amusement Parks on Great American Country”. Additionally, J.D. appeared on Property Brothers at Home. He is usually the main writer of his brothers’ projects.
Drew Scott Father
Scott’s dad, Jim Scott, is a former actor, assistant director, and stuntman, well-known for acting in the films Shadow of the Hawk (1976), The Groundstar Conspiracy (1972), and Lost and Found (1979). He moved from Scotland to the US when he was a teenager. Jim dreamed of being a cowboy like the ones he saw on TV. He moved his family to a horse farm in Maple Ridge, where he brought up his kids.
Drew Scott Wife / Son
Scott is a married man and his spouse is Linda Phan. Linda is 38 years old as of 2023 having been born on April 22, 1985. The duo had their engagement on December 13, 2016, and they tied the knot on May 12, 2018, at a wedding ceremony held in Italy. They included parts of their Vietnamese and Scottish backgrounds in their wedding. The wedding was featured in a show called “Drew and Linda Say I Do.” The couple takes great pride in being dad and mom to their one son, Parker James. Parker is 1 year old as of 2023 having been born on May 4, 2022. The family resides happily in California.
Scott and Linda had their very first encounter at a fashion event in Toronto in the year 2010. Starting in the year 2014, they stayed together in Las Vegas. However, they lived there for around 2 times a year because they used to travel a lot for work. Linda at the time had a role as the Creative Director of “Scott Brothers Entertainment”, looking after marketing campaigns, products, digital content, and merchandise. Scott says that they both love working and getting out of the home office is the 1st step to a great date for them.
Drew Scott Infertility
Scott once revealed in an interview that before Scott and Linda gave birth to their son, they underwent IUI and IVF treatments for 2 years. These treatments are usually done for people with infertility. In the interview, he said they tried to have kids for a long time, but it didn’t work out. He also mentioned that it was because they didn’t have enough knowledge, support, or the right experts with them. Their fertility doctor played a big role in helping them.
Drew Scott Net Worth
Together with his twin brother, The Scotts has an estimated net worth of $200 Million which they’ve earned through their successful career as; Jonathan:- a TV Personality, Actor, Host, and Entrepreneur, and Drew:- a TV Personality, Host, and Entrepreneur.
Drew Scott Career and Education
Scott is a proud alumnus of the University of Calgary. His field of study there is unknown. He is also a graduate of Thomas Haney Secondary School. During his time in high school, he used to coach and play volleyball and basketball. Over the years of his career, he has had diverse jobs ranging from producer to director to host to businessman.
When Scott and his brother turned 7, their dad suggested they get jobs. So, they began their first business, named JAM, where they made hangers covered with nylon. They sold these door to door until a lady who sold American stuff in Japan ordered thousands. Their dad, often renovated their properties and paid the boys, starting from when they were 8 years old, to build and fix decks, fences, and barns. Even when they were kids, they liked to rearrange the furniture in their family home.
In the year 2010, Scott and Jonathan started Scott Brothers Entertainment, their own production company. By the year 2013, they shifted from making movies to creating original content for TV and online platforms. That same year, Scott and his 2 brothers hosted a radio show called Off Topic with the Scott Brothers for Canada’s Corus Entertainment. They also got invited to be part of a video for Bob Dylan’s song “Like a Rolling Stone,” released on Dylan’s website to promote his 35-album box set in the year 2013.
In the year 2015, the twin brothers made some outdoor furniture called Scott Living, and they started selling it on QVC. Later on, they added indoor furniture to their collection. Now, you can buy their stuff at stores like Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe’s, Orchard, and Costco. In the year 2016, they made more than $100 M from their brand.
Over the years, Scott has hosted and directed various shows—see the list down on this page. He has served as a producer and director of vignettes for the Leo Film & Television Awards. Scott and Jonathan are also the owners of Scott Real Estate, a real estate investment company.
Drew Scott Celebrity IOU Sn 6
Scott co-hosts the HGTV reality TV series “Celebrity IOU”, with his twin brother, Jonathan Scott. The latest season (Season 6) premiered on May 15, 2023. The show features the 2 brothers aiding Hollywood A-listers in showing immense appreciation to people who greatly influenced their lives. They do this by giving them surprising and heartfelt home makeovers. One of the Hollywood A-listers is Taraji P. Henson.
Drew Scott Awards and Honors
Scott and his brother, Jonathan, have earned several honors and accolades, for their remarkable work, over the years of their careers as TV hosts. Some of these honors include;
- 2012 Rose d’Or award nomination in the lifestyle show category for Property Brothers (shared with brother Jonathan).
- 2012 Leo Award for “Best Host(s) in an Information or Lifestyle Series” for Property Brothers (shared with brother Jonathan).
- 2015 Emmy Awards nomination for Outstanding Structured Reality Program for Property Brothers (shared with brother Jonathan).
- April 2019: Scott and Jonathan joined Habitat for Humanity’s third-annual Key campaign, contributing to the construction of an affordable home for the initiative supporting housing across the United States.
- November 2017: Both Scott and Jonathan were chosen as Habitat Humanitarians by Habitat for Humanity, recognizing their dedication to the organization’s vision of providing everyone with a decent place to live.
Scott and his brother have a lot of female fans and are seen as attractive figures on HGTV. Because of this, they received special recognition, like having the 2nd-biggest crowd at Mall of America, right after the British boy band One Direction. In the year 2011, ET Canada listed them as some of the hottest bachelors. They made it to People’s List of Men of the Year in the year 2014 and were featured in the magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People issues in the years 2014 and 2013. They were also part of the Sexiest Man Alive issues in the years 2017, 2014, and 2013. In the year 2014, they were 13th on Hello! Canada’s Most Beautiful List. BuzzFeed even included them in their 2015 list of HGTV’s “15 All-Time Hottest Hotties.”
Drew Scott Volunteer Work
Scott is actively involved in various charitable projects, including working with kids’s hospitals and organizing initiatives to aid underprivileged youth. He teams with Artists for Peace and Justice, a non-profit supporting the global community with a focus on social justice, peace, and efforts in Haiti for medical treatment, providing clean water, and building schools. As a global ambassador for World Vision, he traveled to New Delhi in April 2013 to raise awareness about child labor and trafficking. For his wedding, Drew and his wife, Linda, requested donations to WE instead of gifts, supporting clean water projects in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. During their honeymoon, they explored the Amazon jungle at the ME to WE Minga Lodge, visited farms, and worked with WE on local volunteer projects.
Scott and his twin brother teamed up with Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Read Let’s Move” program to inspire and educate students about leading healthy lives. They were co-hosts for a kids’ event at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., along with Arne Duncan, the United States Secretary of Education. At the event, many students took part in activities led by the brothers and Arne, encouraging both physical activity and a love for reading through storytelling and hands-on games about eco-friendly homes. They also partnered with Target for a school library makeover, aiming to boost enthusiasm for reading and support children’s education. Additionally, they contribute to pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
Drew Scott Music
Scott, along with singers Chad Carlson and Victoria Shaw, wrote and sang a song for his wife titled “You Chose Me.” They also released a music video for it on YouTube on June 2, 2018. He and his brother have also released 2 country songs: “Hold On”, “Let the Night Shine In”, and “My House”.
Drew Scott Political Views
Even though Scott is not a citizen of the United States, he usually supports the Democratic party. He showed his support for Hillary Clinton on his Twitter account in September 2016. Additionally, he looks up to life coach Tony Robbins as a personal hero and has used Robbins’ idea of “incantations” – a method of speaking positive words to achieve his goals.
Drew Scott Illness / Health
In the year 2023, there were rumors that Scott was sick and other rumors had it that Scott died. However, these were just rumors, and Scott is alive, well, and kicking.
Drew Scott Swords
Scott has some really old swords. When he was 10 and went to Scotland with his family, he got his first 3 swords. These were 1 Claymore and 2 broad swords, which are like the swords in the film Braveheart (1995). He also has a bayonet from World War I, a Spanish Toledo blade, a Japanese Samurai katana, and more.
Drew Scott Houses
Scott and his twin brother, Jonathan, own several houses. Three of the known locations of the houses they own include Los Angeles, California, the island of Mykonos, Greece, and the Las Vegas home.
Drew Scott Sports and Other Fan Fucts
Scott really loves basketball and growing up with his brothers, they all played basketball, but in a GQ interview, he shared that he was the most passionate, sometimes practicing for 4 or 5 hours a day. He was part of basketball teams in college and high school, boasting a 43-inch vertical jump.
Although he made his college basketball team, he got an injury before the 1st season and never got to play in a game. Scott has participated in different celebrity sports charity games, such as Nike 3-on-3 Basketball at Los Angeles Live/Staples Center. He’s played in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 2 times, winning a trophy in the Shooting Stars Celebrity Challenge of the year 2012.
Scott likes to live a healthy life by watching what he eats and exercising more often. He’s a former Canadian National Karate champion and holds a black belt (2nd degree) in karate. He’s a fan of The Walking Dead, and since the year 2016, he’s been a regular commentator on the aftershow Talking Dead, sharing his thoughts on the show and even discussing “zombie property values.” On September 21, 2023, Scott became part of the ownership group for the Vancouver Giants.
Drew Scott Books
Scott is also an author, who has written 4 books; (co-written with his twin brother)
- 2019: Builder Brothers: Better Together
- 2017: It Takes Two: Our Story
- 2016: Dream Home: The Property Brothers’ Ultimate Guide to Finding & Fixing Your Perfect House
- 2018: Builder Brothers: Big Plans
- 2019: Knowledge is Power
Drew Scott Social Media Platforms
Scott has a big following on social media platforms like Periscope, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat, where he goes by the handle “MrDrewScott.” Mashable (a news website) even called him a “master” on social media. He has over 2.6M followers on Instagram.
With his brothers, Scott used to make videos on the no-longer-active platform Vine. They collaborated with famous Viners like Manon Mathews, Vincent Marcus, Sara Hopkins, NeatDude, BrittleStar, and Gregor Reynolds. People magazine featured a post of him and Jonathan doing pull-ups as the “Vine of the Day.”
Drew Scott TV Shows
Scott has appeared in many other television shows, other than the ones mentioned in the biography part. Some of them include;
- Rubble & Crew
- The Pulse
- Smallville
- The Oracle
- A Christmas Parade
- Madison
- Breaker High
- The Perfect Proposal
- Coyote Mountain
- Pumpkin Wars
Drew Scott Podcast
Scott and his wife, Linda Phan, co-host a podcast at their home, titled “At Home”. You can view the podcast on Apple, or YouTube, or visit their website page, HERE.
Drew Scott Website
Scott and his brother, Jonathan, own a website, where they update their portfolios. To view the website, click HERE.
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