Sign in Sign up

Photo of anthony bourdain

Anthony Bourdain

Chef, Author, Television Personality

1956–2018

Biography

Anthony Bourdain (June 25, 1956 – June 8, 2018) was an American chef, author, and television personality. He gained prominence with his book "Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly" (2000), which offered an unvarnished look at the restaurant industry. Bourdain hosted several culinary and travel television programs, most notably "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" (2005-2012) and "Parts Unknown" (2013-2018). His approach combined food exploration with cultural and political insights, setting his work apart from typical culinary shows. In 2013, "Parts Unknown" won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Series or Special. Bourdain's unique storytelling and adventurous spirit made him a beloved figure in both the culinary and media worlds.

About

Born June 25, 1956

Died June 8, 2018

Birthplace New York City, USA

Nationality American

Education Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts

School The Culinary Institute of America

Resting Place Columbarium of the Cemetery of the Evergreens, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Popular Quotes

"Perhaps wisdom is realizing how small I am, and unwise, and how far I have yet to go."

Wisdom Growth Perspective Knowledge

"I don't have to agree with you to like you or respect you."

Understanding Empathy Acceptance Respect

"Maybe that's enlightenment enough: to know that there is no final resting place of the mind; no moment of smug clarity."

Philosophy Wisdom Self-awareness Mindfulness

"Don’t lie about it. You made a mistake. Admit it and move on. Just don’t do it again. Ever."

Personal growth Self-improvement Integrity Responsibility

"I don’t have much patience for people who whine. You know, people who come in and say, ‘I don’t like this’ or ‘I’m tired of this.’ I’m like, ‘Shut up.’"

Motivation Resilience Mindset Positivity

"Don't lie to your kids. Even if the truth is inconvenient, never lie."

Authenticity Life lessons Truth Communication

"In Asia, life is cheap. It's a lesson I've learned over and over again in my travels."

Life Perspective Experience Travel

"When people you’re shooting with know what they’re doing, I’m fond of saying, it’s not really work at all."

Passion Teamwork Collaboration Enjoyment

"The life of a professional chef is neither glamorous nor lucrative. "

Work life balance Career challenges

"I’m a wake-up-in-a-new city guy. A move-for-the-job guy."

Change Adventure Travel Career

"I was shocked when I just learned how much equity is available in a crowdfunded property deal."

Finance Financial planning Wealth building Equity

"To achieve UN objectives like ending poverty and hunger, governments must create a culture that supports change and provides incentives for inclusive growth."

Social change Sustainable development Government policy Inclusive growth

"Without new ideas, success can become stale"

Motivation Inspiration Success Creativity

"If you’re twenty-two, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel—as far and as widely as possible Sleep on floors if you have to Find out how other people live and eat and cook Learn from them—wherever you go"

Inspiration Personal growth Learning Experience

"Luck is not a business model"

Success Hard work Strategy Entrepreneurship