Mike Holmes
Mike Holmes
Real Name/Full Name Michael James Holmes
Nick Name/Celebrated Name: Mike Holmes
Birth Place: Halton Hills,  Canada
Date Of Birth/Birthday: 3 August 1963
Age/How Old: 61 years old
Height/How Tall: In Centimetres – 185 cm
In Feet and Inches – 6′ 1″
Weight: In Kilograms – 83 Kg
In Pounds –183 lbs
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Auburn
Parents Name: Father – Jim Holmes
Mother – Shirley Holmes
Siblings: Older Sister, Younger Brother
School: N/A
College: East York Collegiate Institute
Religion: Christianity
Nationality: Canadian
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Marital Status: Married
Girlfriend: N/A
Wife/Spouse Name: Alexandra Lorex
Kids/Children Name: Sherry Holmes, Mike Holmes Jr.,  Amanda Holmes
Profession: Businessman, Investor, TV Host, Philanthropist
Net Worth: $35 million
Last Updated: November 2024

Mike Holmes is a very famous and successful Businessman, TV host, and philanthropist who works in the construction and renovation business. He has created a business empire with huge profits. He gained his popularity with the show known as “Holmes on Homes,” which aired in several countries like Canada, U. S., U. K., New Zealand, etc., and was a very popular show. In the show, Mike used to visit several homes and help the owners renovate their homes.

Well, how well do you know about Mike Holmes? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Mike Holmes’s net worth in 2024, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Mike Holmes to date.

Biography and Early Life-

Mike Holmes was born and brought up in Halton Hills, Canada. His real name was Michael James Holmes, which he changed to Mike Holmes when he became television host. He was the second son of Jim Holmes and Shirley Holmes. He had an elder sister and a younger brother.

It is said that Mike learned his craft of construction and renovation from his father. He kept on indulging in construction works throughout his childhood. As a result, he grew fond of it and wanted to make a career out of it, so he established his first company when he was 19 and employed 13 men to work with him.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Mike Holmes in 2024 and what is his height and weight? Well, Mike Holmes’s age is 61 years old as of today’s date 14th November 2024 having been born on 3 August 1963. Though, he is 6′ 1″ in feet and inches and 185 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 183 lbs in Pound and 83kg in Kilograms.

Education-

Mike grew up in Halton Hills in Canada, where he completed his high school diploma. After this, he pursued his college degree at the East York Collegiate Institute. He was always inclined towards auto mechanics and other such skills involving classes. Construction-related classes were of great interest to him. He then decided to start a career in the construction and renovation business.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Mike Holmes With Wife Alexandra Lorex
Mike Holmes With Wife Alexandra Lorex

Mike Holmes married Alexandra Lorex in the year 1986 in Canada. They have three kids, namely Shirley, Mike Holmes Jr, and Amanda. All three of his kids and his wife have been featured in his television shows. Apart from this, there is no information about him as he likes to keep his personal life out of the media’s sights.

Is Mike Holmes Gay?

Mike Holmes is married to Alexandra Lorex and has three children named Shirley, Mike Jr., and Amanda. So it can be confirmed that Mike is not gay.

Professional Career-

In the year 2006, when Mike was just 19, he gathered 13 employees and established his company called the “Holmes Foundation,” which helped people to overcome a bad renovation and rectify their homes. It also employed young masses into the trade. Mike’s work has been honored in the House of Commons of Canada because of his effort to promote long-lasting and sustainable buildings and architecture.

He then went on to write two books that became bestsellers. His books are called “Home Renovation with Canada’s Most Trusted Contractor” and “Holmes Inspection: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy or Sell Your Home”. In 2001, Mike started hosting the show called “Holmes on Homes” where he used to renovate people’s houses who are in dire need of renovations.

The show was an instant hit and is responsible for Mike’s popularity to date. He went to write several newspaper columns and was also featured in the Ellen DeGeneres’ show twice and several other television shows. He continues his work in the television show called “Holmes Inspection”, which is about inspecting any malfunctions while building a house.

Awards-

  • Mike Holmes received the Gemini Awards as Viewers’ Choice Award in the year 2004 for his show “Holmes on Homes.”
  • He also received the Honorary Doctorate of Technology from the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 2008.
  • In the year 2012, Mike received the prestigious Diamond Jubilee Medal from Queen Elizabeth II.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Mike Holmes 2024–

Mike Holmes Net Worth
Mike Holmes Net Worth

Mike Holmes has been the owner of two construction companies employing several workers throughout Canada. He has also been a host in the shows like “Holmes on Homes” and “Holmes Inspection,” which were very popular.

Most of his income is derived from the turnovers of his companies and his Tv shows. He has also written two of the bestseller books, which brought him a substantial sum. All these make his estimated net worth to be a whopping $35 million as of 2024.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

  • Mike Holmes was rewarded in the House of Commons of Canada for his effort to promote long-lasting and sustainable architecture.
  • Mike Holmes established his first company right after college when he was just 19 and employed 13 men to work with him.

Mike Holmes is a very popular TV host, philanthropist, investor, and businessman. He has single-handedly built an empire for himself through his dedication, talent, and hard work. He continues to encourage the youth to participate in skilled jobs through his shows and campaigns. He has put his time and hard work into developing the standard of buildings and houses in Canada. All his books and shows immensely popular worldwide.

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