Anthony Michael Bourdain
The chef, author, television host and world traveler that gave America a peek behind the curtain and into the reality of professional kitchens
Anthony Bourdain committed suicide June 8, 2018, shocking people around the world from all walks of life.
- 1956 - Born in New York, NY
- 1978 - Graduated from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY
- 1998 - Appointed Executive Chef of Brasserie Les Halles in New York, NY
- 1999 - Article "Don't Eat Before Reading This" appeared in New Yorker magazine
- 2000 - Released New York Times bestselling book Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly
- 2001 - Released book A Cook's Tour
- 2002-2003 - Hosted Food Network television series A Cook's Tour
- 2005-2012 - Hosted Travel Channel television series Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
- 2013-2018 - Hosted CNN television series Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
- 2018 - Died in Kaysersberg-Vignoble, Haut-Rhin, France
Career Time Line:
“Anthony was my best friend. An exceptional human being, so inspiring & generous...One of the great storytellers who connected with so many. I pray he is at peace from the bottom of my heart. My love & prayers are also with his family, friends and loved ones.”
-- Eric Ripert, Executive Chef Le Bernardin (New York, NY)