Quick Info
| Profession | Designer, writer and television presenter |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 08/05/1959 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Birthplace | Bedfordshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Kevin McCloud
10/02/2026
Kevin McCloud announced that Grand Designs Live, sponsored by Daikin, would return to London from 1 to 4 May 2026. The show features a newly built architect-designed self-build villa demonstrating how homes can be decarbonised, along with a Sustainability Theatre hosting talks from innovators he selected as Green Heroes.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Kevin McCloud MBE is a British designer, writer and television presenter who has presented the Channel 4 series Grand Designs since its debut in April 1999. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Corpus Christi College, Cambridge |
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| Field | History of Art and Architecture |
Personal Life
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Jenny Jones (married 2022) |
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| Former Spouse | Suzanna McCloud (married 1996; separated 2019) |
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Career
| Early Career | Trained as a theatre designer, specialising in lighting design, and set up his own lighting design practice, McCloud Lighting |
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| Television Debut | Guest presenter on BBC Two's Homefront |
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| Other Ventures | Development company HAB Housing |
| Recognition | Grand Designs won a BAFTA for Best Feature in 2015 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Before his television career he worked on lighting projects at Harrods, Ely Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle | |
| 2. He is fluent in French and Italian | |
| 3. He has been a columnist for The Sunday Times | |
| 4. He is a WWF Ambassador |
