- 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.
- Decided to be a cook at age 13, went to Paris at age 17.
- Was a mentor to Sara Moulton.
- Met Julia Child in 1960 and had worked together in shows. They were lifelong friends until her death in 2004.
- Grandfather of Shorey Wesen.
- Father-In-Law of Rollie Wesen.
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