Andrew M. Smyth Bio: Age, Career, GBBO, Net Worth, Height, Netflix, Parents, Partner, Instagram

Andrew Michael Smyth, also known as Andrew Smyth, is a popular British Instagram star, aerospace engineer, baker, television presenter, and content creator known for reaching the final of The Great British Bake Off series 7 in 2016.

His precise engineering approach to baking, creative technical challenges, calm Northern Irish charm, and “bakineering” creations have earned him a dedicated following across social media and television.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Andrew Michael Smyth
• Stage Name: Andrew Smyth
• Born: August 13, 1991
• Age: 34 years old
• Birthplace: Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Occupation: Instagram Star, Aerospace Engineer, Baker, Television Presenter, Content Creator
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Nigel Smyth and Kay Smyth
• Siblings: Jamie Smyth
• Spouse: Not married
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Andrew Michael Smyth was born on August 13, 1991, in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. He was brought up by his parents Nigel Smyth and Kay Smyth. He grew up with one brother Jamie Smyth. He learned to bake from his mother and grandmother at a young age.

A straight-A student with a passion for flight and engineering, he joined the Air Training Corps as a teenager and flew solo in gliders and powered aircraft.

He studied Aerospace Engineering at the University of Cambridge, graduating with a top degree. His religion is Christianity.

Career

Andrew Smyth competed on The Great British Bake Off series 7 in 2016 as a 25-year-old aerospace engineer working for Rolls-Royce in Derby. He reached the final with ambitious, technically engineered bakes such as a gingerbread bridge and rotating geared pies, earning the affectionate nickname “bakineer.”

After the show, he continued his engineering career while expanding into presenting. He created and hosted the Netflix series Baking Impossible, where contestants combine baking and engineering to solve challenges.

He presents baking events, runs workshops through Bake with a Legend, and shares content on social media under @cakesmyth.

He has written for publications and continues to appear on television while balancing his engineering expertise with his love of baking. He is now based in Amsterdam and remains active as a judge, presenter, and content creator.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @cakesmyth

Personal Life

Andrew Smyth is currently single with no publicly known past relationships detailed in sources. He has no children and keeps his personal life relatively private, focusing on his career in engineering, baking, and presenting.

He enjoys spending time with family and friends while maintaining a balanced lifestyle. He is 34 years old. His height is Unknown.

Net Worth

Andrew Smyth’s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. His income primarily comes from his appearance on The Great British Bake Off and related media opportunities; presenting and hosting roles including Baking Impossible on Netflix; aerospace engineering work; brand partnerships and sponsorships; baking workshops and events; as well as social media content creation and public appearances.