- Born
- Birth nameJacques Georges Pépin
- Jacques Pepin was born on December 18, 1935 in Bourg-en-Bresse, France. He is a writer and actor, known for Ugly Betty (2006), Jacques Pepin's Kitchen: Cooking with Claudine (1996) and Today's Gourmet (1990). He was previously married to Gloria Evelyn Augier.
- SpouseGloria Evelyn Augier(December 18, 1966 - December 5, 2020) (her death, 1 child)
- Children
- RelativesShorey Weson(Grandchild)
- Always looks into the camera and says "Happy cooking!" when the show ends.
- Father of Claudine Pepin.
- An auto accident in 1974 had prevented him from being a full-time chef. Thus, he turned to being an culinary instructor, hosting cooking shows and writing books.
- Drafted in 1956, was Navy chef to General Charles de Gaulle.
- Consultant to Howard Johnson's for 10 years.
- Awarded the French Legion of Honor.
- The food you serve always tastes better than the food you eat alone.
- I think I should put some parsley in it. Whole bunch of parsley. Parsley is very good for you. Everything is very healthy. Everyone wants to die in good health. So we're doing healthy food.
- [Upon being asked, 'Has your wife taught you anything about cooking?'] Yes, certainly, diversity more than anything else! Her mother is Puerto Rican, her father is Cuban, and she was born in New York City. She has taught me to be open-minded about food.
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