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James Beard was an American chef, cookbook author, teacher, and television personality. He was born on May 5, 1903 in Portland, Oregon. He was the oldest of four children born to John and Mary Beard. At the age of 18, Beard moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting. He studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and appeared in several Broadway productions. He eventually left the theater to pursue a career in cooking. In the 1940s, Beard began teaching cooking classes and writing cookbooks. He wrote more than 20 cookbooks, including the James Beard Cookbook, which was published in 1949. He also hosted several cooking shows on television, including I Love to Eat and The James Beard Cooking Show. Beard was a pioneer in the culinary world and is credited with popularizing French cuisine in the United States. He was also a mentor to many of the top chefs in the country. In 1955, Beard was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government. He was also inducted into the Culinary Hall of Fame in 1991. At the time of his death in 1985, Beard had an estimated net worth of $2 million.

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Occupation actor
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 5 May, 1903
Birthday 5 May
Birthplace Portland, Oregon, USA
Date of death 23 January, 1985
Died Place New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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James Beard Height, Weight & Measurements

At 82 years old, James Beard height is 6' 3" (1.91 m) .

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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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James Beard Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is James Beard worth at the age of 82 years old? James Beard’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated James Beard's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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2014

Pictured on one of a set of five nondemominated USA commemorative postage stamps honoring Celebrity Chefs, issued 26 September 2014. Price on day of issue was 49¢. Others honored in this set are Julia Child, Joyce Chen, Edna Lewis, and Felipe Rojas-Lombardi.

1981

Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume One, 1981-1985, pages 53-56. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1998.

1961

In 1961 he met Julia Child and helped promote her book 'Mastering The Art Of French Cooking.".

1940

In 1940 he began authoring cookbooks for Barrows & Co. starting with "Hors D'Oeuvre & Canapes With A Key To The Cocktail Party.".

1939

In 1939 he launched a catering business called Hors d'Oeuvre Inc. in New York City with the Berlin cookbook author Bill Rhode.

1920

Attended Reed College in 1920 where he studied theater and opera. He was expelled at the end of his freshman year after he was caught in flagrante delicto with a male professor. In 1976 Reed College made amends and gave him an honorary degree.

1903

James Beard was born on May 5, 1903 in Portland, Oregon, USA.