(1975-)

Who Is Jamie Oliver?

Jamie Oliver is a chef born on May 27, 1975, in Clavering, United Kingdom. As a child he worked in his parents' restaurant, thus influencing his career path. He began attending Westminster Catering College at age 16 and then gained valuable experience working at several reputable restaurants.

Oliver's break into television came when he appeared in a documentary while working at the River Café in London. From there, he gained fame after hosting a hit cooking show, The Naked Chef. Multiple cookbook publications and restaurant openings followed, giving him a prominent platform for championing healthier eating for school children.

Although he narrowly staved off the collapse of his chain Jamie's Italian in 2017, Oliver ultimately succumbed to financial difficulties in May 2019 with the announcement that his restaurant business was being placed into bankruptcy protection.


QUICK FACTS

  • Name: Jamie
  • Birth Year: 1975
  • Birth date: May 27, 1975
  • Birth City: Clavering
  • Birth Country: United Kingdom
  • Gender: Male
  • Best Known For: Jamie Oliver is a British chef best known for his television series 'The Naked Chef' and for campaigning for healthier diets in school children.
  • Astrological Sign: Gemini

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CITATION INFORMATION

  • Article Title: Jamie Oliver Biography
  • Author: Biography.com Editors
  • Website Name: The Biography.com website
  • Url: https://www.biography.com/movies-tv/jamie-oliver
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  • Publisher: A&E; Television Networks
  • Last Updated: June 11, 2020
  • Original Published Date: April 2, 2014