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Rick Bayless Biography
Birth Name:Rick Bayless
Birth Place:Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Profession Director, Writer, Actor
Fast Facts
- In 2012, he was inducted into the Culinary Hall of Fame
- Was named the 1995 James Beard Foundation's National Chef of the Year
- In 2002, he was named as Bon Appetit magazine's Cooking Teacher of the Year
- Attended the University of Michigan, where he studied anthropological linguistics
- Earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma
- Is best known for his work as a chef specializing in Mexican cuisine
- In 1987, he wrote the book "Authentic Mexican: Regional Cooking from the Heart of Mexico․"
Awards
- 2010James Beard Foundation Award-Television Special: nominated
- 2012Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lifestyle/Culinary Host: nominated
- 2016Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Culinary Program: nominated
- 2017Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Culinary Host: nominated