Credits his mother and grandmother for inspiring his interest in the culinary arts.
Is a motorcycle enthusiast.
Started out as a cinematographer and director of videos and commercials; was the director of photography on the music video for REM's "The One I Love."
Switched careers when he noticed a dearth of quality cooking shows on TV.
His first book, I'm Just Here for the Food, won the 2003 James Beard Award.
His signature show, Good Eats, won him a coveted Peabody Award in 2007 for excellence in broadcast news, education and entertainment.
Is a licensed pilot.
Alton Brown
July 30, 1962 (age 61)
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Credits his mother and grandmother for inspiring his interest in the culinary arts.
Is a motorcycle enthusiast.
Started out as a cinematographer and director of videos and commercials; was the director of photography on the music video for REM's "The One I Love."
Switched careers when he noticed a dearth of quality cooking shows on TV.
His first book, I'm Just Here for the Food, won the 2003 James Beard Award.
His signature show, Good Eats, won him a coveted Peabody Award in 2007 for excellence in broadcast news, education and entertainment.
