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Jacques Pepin(I)

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Jacques Pepin was born on 18 December 1935 in France. He is a writer and actor, known for Jacques Pepin's Kitchen: Cooking with Claudine (1996), Ugly Betty (2006) and Today's Gourmet (1990). He was previously married to Gloria Evelyn Augier.
BornDecember 18, 1935
BornDecember 18, 1935
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  • Awards
    • 4 wins & 6 nominations

Known for

Jacques Pepin's Kitchen: Cooking with Claudine
8.9
TV Series
  • Self - Host (1996)
  • 1996
America Ferrera in Ugly Betty (2006)
Ugly Betty
6.7
TV Series
  • Gerard Chainet
Today's Gourmet
TV Series
  • Self - Host (1990)
  • 1990
Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home (1999)
Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home
9.1
TV Series
  • Self - Host
  • Self - Co-Host

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Writer

  • Heart & Soul (2015)
    Heart & Soul
    • written by
    • TV Series
    • 2015–2016
  • Jacques Pepin More Fast Food My Way (2008)
    Jacques Pepin More Fast Food My Way
    • written by
    • TV Series
    • 2008

Actor

  • America Ferrera in Ugly Betty (2006)
    Ugly Betty
    • Gerard Chainet
    • TV Series
    • 2008

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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Chef Jacques Pepin
  • Born
    • December 18, 1935
    • France
  • Spouse
    • Gloria Evelyn AugierDecember 18, 1966 - December 5, 2020 (her death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Claudine Pepin
  • Relatives
    • Shorey Weson(Grandchild)
  • Other works
    Book: "Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home," w/Julia Child and D. Nussbaum.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 2 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial

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  • Trivia
    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.
  • Quotes
    The food you serve always tastes better than the food you eat alone.
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      Always looks into the camera and says "Happy cooking!" when the show ends.

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