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Alton Brown: Biography

Alton Brown

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)

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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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