Emeril Lagasse

Birth Name:

Emeril Lagasse

Birth Place:

Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Editor

Created the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, which aims to enrich the lives of children through cooking
The James Beard Foundation named him "Humanitarian of the Year" in 2013
After being hired at a Portuguese bakery in Massachusetts, Lagasse discovered his passion for cooking
Known for his phrases "Bam!" and "Let's kick it up a notch․"
Contributed recipes to the International Space Station's meal selection
Was inducted into the Culinary Hall of Fame in 2013

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