Gordon Ramsay Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2005, Ramsay and his wife were the first couple to become ambassadors for the group Women's Aid
• Ran 10 marathons in the span of a decade in support of the Scottish Spina Bifida Association
• Trained under renowned chef Marco Pierre White
• Ramsay developed an interest in cooking at a young age, and after an unsuccessful attempt at a career in soccer, fell back on his interest and found jobs in several restaurants until advancing his career by immersing himself in French cuisine
• Quote: "The minute you start compromising for the sake of massaging somebody's ego, that's it, game over․"
• Quote: "If I can give you one strong piece of advice, when you go away for that romantic weekend, whatever you do, do not accept or take the upgrade to the honeymoon suite․"
• Recognized for hosting and judging many television series, including "Hell's Kitchen," "Kitchen Nightmares," "MasterChef," "MasterChef Junior," "The F Word" and "Hotel Hell․"
• While filming for a new TV show, he was held at gunpoint in Costa Rica during an investigation of illegal shark fin trading
• Became the first Scottish chef to acquire three Michelin stars in 2001
• Must have all of his shoes custom-made for him due to his size 15 feet