Energetic cable television chef from Essence of Emeril whose recipes brought excitement to many an American kitchen.

Before Fame

He discovered his passion for cooking while working in a Portuguese bakery.

Trivia

He is best known as a Food Network chef and television personality and hosted Emeril Live.

Family Life

He married his first wife, Elizabeth Kief, in 1978; together, they had four children named Jessica, Meril, Jillian and Emeril IV.

Associated With

He and Giada De Laurentiis both rose to fame through their appearances on The Food Network.