- Born
- DiedSeptember 5, 2001 (heart attack)
- "Cajun" humorist Wilson (who described himself as part-Cajun) was born in Roseland in Tangipahoa Parish, near the Mississippi border. Originally an itinerant safety engineer, he often encountered Cajuns during his travels, and developed a talent for telling Cajun jokes and stories. Wilson's first album of Cajun humor sold over a million copies; he went on to release more than two dozen additional albums. He wrote three comedic books: Justin Wilson's Cajun Humor (1974), Justin Wilson's Cajun Fables (1982), and More Cajun Humor (1984). Wilson also excelled as a chef, and hosted a popular cooking show on public television. Over the years he issued several cookbooks, including The Justin Wilson Cook Book (1965), The Justin Wilson #2 Cookbook: Cookin' Cajun (1979), The Justin Wilson Gourmet and Gourmand Cookbook (1984), Justin Wilson's Outdoor Cooking with Inside Help (1986), and Justin Wilson Looking Back: A Cajun Cookbook (1997). Despite his national popularity, Wilson angered some South Louisianians with his stereotypical portrayal of a poorly educated Cajun who spoke substandard English.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous
- "I guarentee it."
- Louisiana cajun chef known for his trademark line "I guarantee it" delivered in his distinctive style.
- Cajun chef and humorist. He authored several cookbooks and released several comedy records.
- Was spokesman for Lay's Ruffles Cajun Style Potato chips from 1986-1990. On his book tour he would perform at various mall stores cooking recipes based on the Cajun Style chip. He'd serve samples to the audience while spinning his humor and telling Cajun stories.
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