Jason Cameron (born April 19, 1969) is an American

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and

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most notable for his role on the

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reality show, '' While You Were Out'' and is currently hosting '' Man Caves'' and ''Desperate Landscapes'' for the

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Career

Acting & modelling

In 1999, Cameron moved to

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to pursue an acting career. He landed a few minor roles to date including on

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and

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. At the same time, he became a print model appearing in Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness,

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and GQ.

Hosting & carpentry

Cameron has developed a passion for carpentry and construction at a young age, and worked as a construction worker after college to make ends meet. In 2003, he auditioned as an on-screen carpenter for the TLC renovation program, '' While You Were Out''. He got the job and joined the cast in season two, staying on until the end of the show's run in 2006. After the show's end, Cameron became a licensed contractor and was approached by

to host their landscape makeover show ''Desperate Landscapes'' in 2007. Since then, he has also been hosting '' Man Caves'' and ''Project Xtreme'' for the network.DIY Network - Jason Cameron profile
Retrieved on March 11, 2010.

Fitness

Cameron is a certified

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, specializing in strength and conditioning. He has competed in numerous bodybuilding competitions and has worked as a fitness model, appearing in

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, Men’s Fitness and Muscle Media. He is currently a representative and the Fitness Expert for Men’s Fitness.

Personal life

Cameron was born in

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,TLC - Jason Cameron profile
Retrieved on March 11, 2010 the middle child of three boys. He graduated from Republic-Michigamme High School in

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in 1988, and holds a bachelor's degree from the

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.Jason Cameron Official Website - Biography
Retrieved on March 11, 2010 He met his wife Maryanne while pursuing an acting career in New York in 1999. His amateur hobbies include mountain biking, hiking, volleyball, and softball.

Filmography

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Cameron, Jason Living people American television personalities 1969 births American male television actors Male models from Ohio American exercise instructors American carpenters Fitness models Writers from Ohio Sportspeople from Toledo, Ohio Northern Michigan University alumni Male actors from Toledo, Ohio