1912–2004 · Acting
64.3avg grm
2titles
8honors
Honors
82003Presidential Medal of Freedom
1980National Book Award
1965Peabody Awards
2007National Women's Hall of Fame
2000Knight of the Legion of Honour
Bio
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.
