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Anthony Bourdain was an American chef, author, and television personality best known for his culinary adventures across the world. He was the author of multiple books, the host of several television shows, and was a widely respected figure in the culinary industry, and the winner of numerous awards, including two Emmy Awards.

Anthony Bourdain Timeline

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1956</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Anthony Bourdain is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On June 25, 1956, Anthony Bourdain was born in New York City.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1978</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Graduates the Culinary Institute of America</div><div class='timeline-text'>After graduating from Vassar College, Bourdain enrolls in the Culinary Institute of America and graduates in 1978.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Book Kitchen Confidential Published</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kitchen Confidential, Bourdain's infamous book about the restaurant industry, is published.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Premiere of A Cook’s Tour</div><div class='timeline-text'>Bourdain's first television series, A Cook’s Tour, premieres on the Food Network.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Premiere of No Reservations</div><div class='timeline-text'>No Reservations, Bourdain's second television series, premieres on the Travel Channel.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Publishes Medium Raw</div><div class='timeline-text'>Bourdain releases his follow up to Kitchen Confidential, Medium Raw.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Passing Away at 61 Years Old</div><div class='timeline-text'>Anthony Bourdain passes away at the age of 61 in France while filming for Parts Unknown.</div></div></div>

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5 Interesting Facts about Anthony Bourdain

<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Worked in a Seafood Restaurant</h3><p class='facts-text'>Anthony Bourdain worked as a line cook in a seafood restaurant during his early career before becoming a celebrity chef.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Published Bestselling Books</h3><p class='facts-text'>Anthony Bourdain wrote several bestselling books, including Kitchen Confidential, A Cook's Tour and No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Used to Be a Drug Addict</h3><p class='facts-text'>Anthony Bourdain was a drug addict for many years and has been sober since the 1980s.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Winner of Multiple Emmy Awards</h3><p class='facts-text'>Anthony Bourdain won multiple Emmy awards for his television series Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, Parts Unknown and The Layover.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Received a Peabody Award</h3><p class='facts-text'>Anthony Bourdain was the recipient of a prestigious Peabody Award for his work on Parts Unknown in 2014.</p></div></div>

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When is Anthony Bourdain birthday?

Anthony Bourdain was a celebrated American chef, author, and TV personality. He was born on June 25th, 1956 and was 61 when he tragically passed away in 2018. Bourdain was best known for his Emmy award winning food and travel TV series, 'Parts Unknown'. His frank observations and easy charm made him a beloved food icon around the world.

What is the Net Worth of Anthony Bourdain?

Anthony Bourdain had an estimated net worth of $1.21M. A legendary chef, author and television personality, Bourdain's wealth was largely due to his successful TV shows, books, articles and endorsements. He also had a range of investments and other sources of income that contributed to his wealth.