Gordon James Ramsay is a British chef, restaurateur, writer and television personality. He was born in Johnstone, Scotland, and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. His restaurants have been awarded 16 Michelin stars in total and currently hold a total of seven. His signature restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea, London, has held three Michelin stars since 2001. After rising to fame on the British television miniseries Boiling Point in 1998, Ramsay had become one of the best-known and most influential chefs in the UK by 2004. As a reality television personality, Ramsay is known for his bluntness, as well as occasionally fiery temper, strict demeanour, and frequent use of expletives. He combines activities in the television, film, hospitality, and food industries and has promoted and hired various chefs who have apprenticed under his wing.
Born: | Gordon James Ramsay, November 8, 1966, Johnstone, Scotland |
Home town: | Stratford-upon-Avon, England |
Children: | 5, including Matilda |
Twitter: | Gordon Ramsay's Twitter profile |
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Youtube: | Gordon Ramsay's Youtube channel |
IMDb: | Gordon Ramsay's IMDb |
About Gordon Ramsay
Acclaimed Scottish chef and television personality who became notorious for his critical and oftentimes belittling demeanor on the ITV series Hell's Kitchen. He and his family also star on their own show Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch.
Before Fame
He played soccer from age 12 until he damaged the cartilage in his knees.
Achievement
He left his commis chef position at Wroxton House Hotel in the 1980s after having an affair with the owner's wife.
Family Life
He married Tana Ramsay in 1996. He has daughters named Megan, Holly and Matilda and sons named Jack and Oscar.
Associations
He appeared on the TV series The Big Fish Fight with fellow chef Jamie Oliver.
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