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Christopher Kimball Biography

Birth Name:Christopher Kimball

Birth Place:Rye, New York, United States

Profession Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • In 1996, he was inducted into the Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America
  • Received a Christopher Award for his book "Dear Charlie․"
  • Earned a degree in primitive art from Columbia University
  • Is best known for his work as host of "America's Test Kitchen․"
  • Is widely recognized for his work in the culinary industry
  • Has contributed articles to The New Yorker, New York Times, Washington Post and People magazine
  • In 2011, he became the host of "America's Test Kitchen Radio" in Boston
  • Is the author of "The Yellow Farmhouse Cookbook․"
  • In 1980, he founded the publication Cook's Magazine
  • In 1984, he founded the Who's Who of Cooking in America
  • In 1993, he decided to launch Cook's Illustrated magazine

Awards

  • 2010Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Culinary Program: nominated
  • 2010James Beard Foundation Award-Television Special: nominated
  • 2011Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lifestyle/Culinary Host: nominated
  • 2011Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Culinary Program: nominated
  • 2011Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Culinary Program: nominated
  • 2016Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Culinary Program: nominated
  • 2016Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Culinary Program: nominated
  • 2017Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Culinary Program: nominated
  • 2023Gold Telly-Series - Food and Beverage: winner