William Terence Kirby Biography: Age, Tv Shows, Awards, Height, Dermatology, Wife, Net Worth, Ethnicity

William Terence Kirby, better known as Dr. Will Kirby or simply Dr. Will, is an American aesthetic dermatologist, reality television personality, and medical educator. He gained widespread recognition after winning Big Brother 2 (CBS, 2001) and is often regarded as one of the most strategic and influential contestants in the show’s history.

Beyond television, Kirby has built a successful medical and entrepreneurial career as Chief Medical Officer of LaserAway, a major aesthetic dermatology network in the United States.

Profile

• Full name: William Terence Kirby
• Nickname: Dr. Will; Dr. Delicious; The Puppet Master
• Date of birth: January 2, 1973
• Age: 52 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Florence, Italy
• State of origin: Florida, USA
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Dermatologist, physician, television personality, medical educator
• Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.87 m)
• Weight: Approx. 180 lbs (82 kg)
• Parents: David Kirby (father – American poet)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Erin Brodie (married 2017; divorced 2022)
• Children: Cash Kirby (born 2010); Scarlett Kirby (born 2012)
• Relationship status: Divorced
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Net worth: US$6 million

Early Life and Education

Born in Florence, Italy, on January 2, 1973, William Terence Kirby is the son of acclaimed poet David Kirby and literary scholar Barbara Hamby, both professors at Florida State University. William spent early years in Europe—attending kindergarten in Paris—before his family relocated to Tallahassee, Florida.

He graduated from Emory University (B.S. in Biology, 1995) and earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed postgraduate training in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center (Miami) and dermatology at Western University/Pacific Hospital of Long Beach, where he became Chief Resident in Dermatology.

Dr. Kirby is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology and serves as a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at both Nova Southeastern University and Western University of Health Sciences.

Personal Life

Dr Will Kirby became engaged to For Love or Money winner Erin Brodie in 2011. They married in 2017 and share two children, Cash (b. 2010) and Scarlett (b. 2012). Their divorce was finalized in 2022, though they maintain an amicable co-parenting relationship.

A passionate animal lover, Dr Will Kirby owns a rare two-headed turtle and has shared photos of it on social media. Outside medicine and TV, he’s an avid surfer, science-fiction fan, and licensed pilot.

Career

Dr Will Kirby’s rise to prominence began through reality television. In 2001, he competed on Big Brother 2 and succeeded in winning the season. That victory brought him national exposure. He later returned in other Big Brother seasons and served as jury roundtable host. He expanded into appearances on numerous television programs: he was featured on the medical lifestyle show Dr. 90210 for two seasons, and has appeared on The Doctors, The Young & The Restless, LA Ink, The Real Housewives of Orange County, Regis & Kelly, The Talk, Fox News, Chelsea Lately, Shahs of Sunset, Robot Chicken, and more.

He has also appeared live on QVC over a hundred times as a spokesperson for skin care products. In 2016 he won an episode of The Price Is Right and donated his winnings to charity. More recently, he played the role of Karales the Bounty Hunter in the Star Wars television series The Book of Boba Fett.

He serves as Chief Medical Officer at LaserAway, a national aesthetic dermatology group, overseeing clinical operations and ensuring patient care standards. He is a recognized authority in laser tattoo removal techniques and is a co-author on peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters on lasers, medicolegal issues, and medical ethics.

He helped develop the Kirby-Desai Scale, a predictive tool to estimate number of treatments needed to remove a tattoo. He lectures widely at medical conventions and serves as an expert reviewer for the Osteopathic Medical Board of California in dermatology.

Awards

• Big Brother 2 Winner (2001)
• The Price Is Right Celebrity Winner (2016) – winnings donated to charity
• Distinguished Alumni Award, Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2018)
• Emmy consideration nomination for Outstanding Reality Personality (2002)

Net Worth

Dr. Will Kirby’s net worth is approximately US$6 million. His income sources include Salary and ownership stake as Chief Medical Officer at LaserAway, dermatology practice and consulting etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @drwillkirby1
• Twitter (X): @DrWillKirby
• TikTok: @drwillkirby
• YouTube: Dr. Will Kirby Official
• Twitch: DrWillDerm

Filmography

• Big Brother 2 (2001 – Winner)
• Big Brother: All-Stars (2006 – Contestant)
• Big Brother Jury Roundtable (CBS, recurring 2017–present – Host)
• Dr. 90210 (2004–2006 – Cast Member)
• The Doctors (Guest Expert)
• LA Ink (Guest)
• Robot Chicken (Voice Role)
• The Talk, Chelsea Lately, Fox News Live (Guest)
• The Price Is Right (2016 – Winner)
• The Book of Boba Fett (2021 – Cameo)
• Deal or No Deal Island (2024 – Participant)

Books

• Medical Aesthetics & Ethics: The Future of Cosmetic Dermatology (co-authored chapter, 2020, Elsevier