Alton Brown

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  • Birth Name: Alton Crawford Brown
  • Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 07/30/1962, Leo
  • Profession: TV host; chef; author
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Alton Brown Fast Facts:
  • Credits his mother and grandmother for inspiring his interest in the culinary arts.
  • Is a motorcycle enthusiast.
  • Started out as a cinematographer and director of videos and commercials; was the director of photography on the music video for REM's "The One I Love."
  • Switched careers when he noticed a dearth of quality cooking shows on TV.
  • His first book, I'm Just Here for the Food, won the 2003 James Beard Award.
  • His signature show, Good Eats, won him a coveted Peabody Award in 2007 for excellence in broadcast news, education and entertainment.
  • Is a licensed pilot.
  • Alton Brown Relationships:
  • DeAnna Brown - Wife
  • Zoey Brown - Daughter
  • College:
  • University of Georgia, Athens, GA (1986); New England Culinary Institute, Montpelier, VT (1997)
Feasting On Waves, Alton Brown  courtesy Food Network
Feasting On Waves, Alton Brown  courtesy Food Network
Feasting On Waves, Alton Brown  courtesy Food Network
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