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Jacques Pepin

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Jacques Pepin was born on 18 December 1935 in Bourg-en-Bresse, France. He is a writer and actor, known for Ugly Betty (2006), Today's Gourmet (1990) and Jacques Pepin's Kitchen: Cooking with Claudine (1996). He was previously married to Gloria Evelyn Augier.
BornDecember 18, 1935
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 6 nominations total

    Known for

    America Ferrera in Ugly Betty (2006)
    Ugly Betty
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Gerard Chainet
    Today's Gourmet
    9.1
    TV Series
    • Self - Host(1990)
    • 1990
    Jacques Pepin's Kitchen: Cooking with Claudine
    8.9
    TV Series
    • Self - Host(1996)
    • 1996
    Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home (1999)
    Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home
    8.9
    TV Series
    • Self - Host
    • Self - Co-Host

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Heart & Soul (2015)
      Heart & Soul
      8.8
      TV Series
      • written by
      • Writer
      • 2015–2016
    • Jacques Pepin More Fast Food My Way (2008)
      Jacques Pepin More Fast Food My Way
      8.8
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2008–2009

    Actor

    • Cooking with Legends: Lidia Bastianich & Jacques Pepin (2025)
      Cooking with Legends: Lidia Bastianich & Jacques Pepin
      TV Movie
      • 2025
    • America Ferrera in Ugly Betty (2006)
      Ugly Betty
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Gerard Chainet
      • 2008

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    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • Chef Jacques Pepin
    • Born
      • December 18, 1935
      • Bourg-en-Bresse, France
    • Spouse
      • Gloria Evelyn AugierDecember 18, 1966 - December 5, 2020 (her death, 1 child)
    • Children
      • Claudine Pepin
    • Relatives
      • Shorey Weson(Grandchild)
    • Other works
      Book: "Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home," w/Julia Child and D. Nussbaum.
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Print Biography
      • 2 Articles
      • 1 Pictorial

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Drafted in 1956, was Navy chef to General Charles de Gaulle.
    • Quotes
      The food you serve always tastes better than the food you eat alone.
    • Trademark
      Always looks into the camera and says "Happy cooking!" when the show ends.

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