Date of Birth: December 18, 1935
Birthplace: Bourg-en-Bresse, France
Current Residence: Madison, Connecticut
Education: Columbia University, B.A., 1970, M.A., 1972
Profession: Personal chef to Felix Gaillard, Pierre Pfimlin, and Charles De Gaulle, 1956-58; Chef, Le Pavillon, New York City, 1959-60; Director of research and development for Howard Johnson Co., 1960-69; Co-owner and developer, La Potagerie, New York City, 1970-74; Consultant to food operation, World Trade Center, New York City, 1975-78; Free-lance writer, chef, cooking teacher, and restaurant consultant, 1980--; Star of PBS-TV series "Everyday Cooking with Jacques Pepin." Guest on numerous television programs, including "Dinah Shore Show, " "Mike Douglas Show, " "Tomorrow Show, " "What's My Line?, " and "To Tell the Truth."