Colonel Sanders

About

Born Harland David Sanders, he was an American businessman and entrepreneur, best known for building his Kentucky Fried Chicken cafe into a fast-food empire.

Before Fame

He worked as a farmer, salesman, steamboat pilot, and railroad fireman.

Trivia

He sold KFC to John Y. Brown Jr., Jack Massey, and a group of investors for $2 million in 1964.

Family Life

He fathered four children with his first wife Josephine King. His great great granddaughter is Genevieve Przybelski.

Associated With

His Colonel Sanders persona has been portrayed in TV ads by comedians Darrell Hammond and Norm MacDonald.