George Clarke is an English architect, television presenter, speaker and writer, best known for his work on Channel 4 programmes Home Program, The Recovering Man, George Clarke’s Old House New HouseAnd George Clarke’s Great Space.
He founded his own architectural firm, George Clarke + Partners, in 2008 and has been involved in numerous residential, commercial and community projects.
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- Full name: George Clarke
- Stage name: George Clarke
- Date of birth: May 27, 1974
- Age: 50 years old
- Place of birth: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Architect and TV presenter
- Height: 1.9 m
- Parents: Anne
- Siblings: 3
- Spouse: Katie Clarke (married 2018), Catriona Drummond (married 2009–2014), Florence Hvorostovsky (married 2022)
- Children: Emilio Clarke and Iona Clarke
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: £4.5 million
Early life and education
George Clarke was born on 27 May 1974 in Sunderland, England, United Kingdom. He was raised by his parents, although his father’s name is not known. His mother, Anne, worked at Oxford High School. Sadly, his father died at the age of 26 from a water skiing accident.
Clarke grew up with three younger sisters, although their names are not publicly known. He studied a BTEC in Building and Construction at Wearside College, Sunderland, before going on to gain a first-class honours BA in Architectural Studies and a Diploma in Architectural Practice from Newcastle University’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape.
He also has a postgraduate degree from the Bartlett School of Architecture in London. George Clarke has a soft, husky Northern accent and is a Christian.
Career
George Clarke is an acclaimed architect, television presenter and design advocate. He began his career at the age of 16, gaining practical experience while studying architecture at Newcastle University and The Bartlett. After graduating, he founded his own architectural practice, Clarke: Desai, in 1998, moving to George Clarke + Partners in 2008.
Clarke’s television career took an unexpected turn when a literary agent representing presenters approached him. He became a household name through hit shows such as The Recovering Man, George Clarke’s Great SpaceAnd Home ProgramAll focus on home and space improvement.
In 2011, he founded his own television production company, Amazing Productions, further cementing his role as a leading voice in bringing beautiful design to the masses.
Throughout his career, Clarke has been a passionate advocate for the importance of architecture and design in our everyday lives. He has held visiting lecturer positions at universities such as Newcastle and Nottingham, sharing his expertise and perspectives.
Clarke’s varied career seamlessly blends his knowledge of architecture with his compelling television presenting talents, making him a respected figure in both the design and media industries.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @mrgeorgeclarke
Personal life
George Clarke was first married to Catriona Drummond, with whom he had two children named Emilio Clarke and Iona Clarke. However, George and Catriona divorced in 2014 after more than 10 years together.
In 2018, George married Katie Morgan Jones. Unfortunately, this relationship also ended at some point, although the exact date is not specified. Since July 2022, George Clarke has been in a new relationship with opera singer Florence Hvorostovsky.
Net worth
George Clarke, a famous British architect and television personality, has an estimated net worth of around £4.5 million. This considerable figure reflects his impressive success and achievements in both his architectural practice and his career as a media personality.
Apart from her main source of income, Clarke also supplements her bank balance through sponsored posts on social media platform Instagram.
