Roger Cook

Roger Cook is an American-born reality television personality who became famous after appearing on the show ‘This Old House.’ For three decades, Cook has been working as a professional garden and landscape contractor. Likewise, there is not much information when it comes to his early life. Since there has been no mention of his birth date, his exact age is hard to predict. But he is reportedly in his mid-60s.  As for his education, Cook graduated from the University of Maine in 1977, where he acquired a degree in Bachelor of Science in wildlife management and conservation law.

Heart Attack

Roger Cook has many fans who care about his well-being. Because of it, many of them were worried sick when he did not appear in some recent episodes. Moreover, there were many rumors which claimed that he suffered a heart attack.

But that rumors have yet to be confirmed. Though Cook himself has addressed his sickness, he has not fully disclosed what he is suffering from. Some even saw him limping on the recent episodes, which worried many fans even more.

The fans were concerned about him to such extent that Cook posted an open letter addressing his health. He posted the letter on the official This Old House website confirming that he indeed was having some health issues. He said that he needed some privacy but has not disclosed his main problem.

What is the net worth of Roger Cook?

Roger Cook  has a net worth of $11 million. He was able to accumulate such a hefty amount from his career in the show. Before, he actively worked as president of the board of directors of New England Grows and the Association of Landscape Contractors of Massachusetts.

Similarly, Cook first appeared in the PBS home renovation program in 1982 and worked for over three decades. Initially, Cook was a landscape foreman with a private company and contributed to several projects of ‘This Old House.’ With time and work, Cook became the permanent member of the show.

Moreover, he has also appeared in the other spin-off series titled ‘Ask This Old House’ and ‘Inside This Old House’ in 1988. He is also a smart investor who owns and operates K & R Tree and Landscape Company. Cook launched the company together with his late wife, Kathleen in 1982. Besides being a contractor on the show, he also actively serves on the editorial board of ‘This Old House’ magazine and even contributed to Complete Landscaping in 2004.