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Julia Child was a writer, cook and television presenter, born on August 15, 1912 in Pasadena, California, United States. Julia Child died on August 13, 2004 at the age of 91. Education on record includes Smith College. Awards on record include Knight of the Legion of Honour (2000), Peabody Awards (1965), Presidential Medal of Freedom (2003) and 5 more. The listed height was 188 cm.
My Take
Julia Child is one of those rare people who genuinely changed how an entire country thinks about food, and I find that endlessly impressive. She didn't pick up a serious knife until her late thirties, spent years grinding through the Cordon Bleu in Paris, and then co-authored what became the definitive American guide to French cooking — all before the TV cameras ever found her. What made her special wasn't just the recipes; it was that booming, slightly wobbly voice and the total lack of pretension. She'd drop a chicken on the floor and laugh about it. She made boeuf bourguignon feel like something your own clumsy hands could pull off. Winning the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Peabody in the same lifetime is remarkable, but her real legacy is that she taught a generation to stop being scared of the kitchen.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Julia Child
- Name (Japanese)
- ジュリア・チャイルド
- Reading
- じゅりあ・ちゃいるど
- Born
- August 15, 1912 – August 13, 2004
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
- Origin
- Pasadena, California, United States
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- writer / cook / television presenter / copywriter / typist
2. Background
- University
- Smith College
Awards & achievements
- 2000 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 1965 Peabody Awards
- 2003 Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Daytime Emmy Award
- 1980 National Book Award
- Library of Congress Living Legend
- 2007 National Women's Hall of Fame
- 2000 Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The French Chef |
| Notable work | Mastering the Art of French Cooking |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Julia Child born?
Born August 15, 1912.
When did Julia Child die?
Died August 13, 2004, aged 91.
Where was Julia Child from?
Julia Child was from Pasadena, California, United States.
What did Julia Child do?
Julia Child worked as writer, cook, television presenter, copywriter, typist.
How tall was Julia Child?
Julia Child was 188 cm.
What was Julia Child known for?
Notable works include The French Chef, Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
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