Julia Child

Known for

Acting

Born

15 August 1912 · Pasadena, California, USA

Died

13 August 2004

Julia Child (August 15, 1912 - August 13, 2004) was an American chef, author, and television personality. She is recognized for introducing French cuisine to the American public with her debut cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and her subsequent television programs, the most notable of which was The French Chef, which premiered in 1963.