James Beard Biography

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NAME: James Beard
OCCUPATION: Chef, Writer
BIRTH DATE: May 05, 1903
DEATH DATE: January 21, 1985
PLACE OF BIRTH: Portland, Oregon
PLACE OF DEATH: New York, New York
Full Name: James Andrew Beard

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James Beard was a chef, television personality and food writer who many consider the father of American-style gourmet cooking.

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James Beard was born on May 5, 1903, in Portland, Oregon. After trying his hand at theater, he opened a catering company in the late 1930s, compiling his recipes in his first cookbook: Hors D'Oeuvre and Canapés. Beard was a pioneer of television cooking shows, a proponent of gourmet culture and an inspiration for Julia Child and countless other chefs. He died in 1985.

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