Tim Gunn

Biography

Timothy MacKenzie Gunn is an American author, academic, and television personality born on July 29, 1953. He served as a faculty member at Parsons School of Design from 1982 to 2007 and was the chief creative officer of Liz Claiborne from 2000 to 2007. As a mentor on Project Runway, Gunn became well-known over 16 seasons, leading to spin-off shows and numerous other television appearances. He has written five books.