Tom Silva
Tom Silva | |
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| Born | 1946 or 1947 (age 77–78) |
| Nationality | American |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
| Television | |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | silvabrothers |
Tom Silva (born 1946 or 1947)[1] is an American construction contractor and television personality notable for his long-running participation in the PBS shows This Old House and Ask This Old House. He is co-owner of Silva Brothers' Construction, based in Lexington, Massachusetts.[1]
Biography
[edit]Silva began construction at an early age, helping his father and brothers build a fallout shelter under their 1787 Colonial family house in Lexington, Massachusetts.[2] Silva Brothers' Construction [3] built the first set for The Victory Garden and later were noticed by the producer of This Old House, Russell Morash, while they were working on a home. Morash invited them to become the permanent contractors for the show in 1988.[1]
Silva also contributes to This Old House Magazine and other publications from This Old House ventures.[4]
He has been married to his wife, Susan Silva, for over 30 years. They have two children.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d McGinn, Daniel (April 25, 2004). "House Calls". The Boston Globe. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
Silva, 57, wears jeans and a fleece jacket.
- ^ Tom Silva Biography on Show Technology (archived 2008)
- ^ Silva Brothers website
- ^ Tom Silva Biography on the This Old House Website