Justin Wilson

Chef

Birthday April 24, 1914

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Roseland, LA

DEATH DATE Sep 5, 2001 (87)

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About

American celebrity chef who entertained audiences with his homespun tales of Cajun cooking.

Before Fame

He worked as a safety engineer in his early days and became known for his humorous lectures on what was otherwise a dry subject.

Trivia

He pursued a career as a professional comedian, recording several comedy albums and appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show.

Family Life

His father, Harry D. Wilson, was a conservative State Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry.

Associated With

He and Paul Proudhomme were both celebrity chefs and Cajun cuisine specialists.