Jacques Pépin
Born in 1935
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Jacques Pépin is a renowned French-American chef, author, and television personality.
Born in 1935, he began his culinary career as an apprentice in France before moving to the United States in 1959.
Pépin has authored over 30 cookbooks, many becoming bestsellers, and has appeared on numerous cooking shows.
He is known for his friendship with Julia Child and their Emmy-winning PBS series.
Pépin has received multiple James Beard Foundation Awards, honorary degrees, and France's Légion d'honneur.
His influence on American cuisine and culinary education is widely recognized, and he continues to be a respected figure in the food world.
