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My Take
Marcus Samuelsson embodies a kind of culinary cosmopolitanism I deeply admire. Born in Addis Ababa, raised in Sweden, and now the heart of Harlem through Red Rooster, his whole identity is a layered plate of crossed borders. What impresses me most is that he refuses to be boxed in: chef, restaurateur, furniture designer, educator, television personality. His 2010 Great Immigrants Award feels less like an accolade and more like a fitting summary of a life that treats migration as a source of strength rather than limitation. I think the best chefs translate culture, and Samuelsson turns the dining table into a place where worlds meet and make sense together.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marcus Samuelsson
- Name (Japanese)
- マーカス・サミュエルソン
- Reading
- まーかす・さみゅえるそん
- Born
- November 6, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
- Origin
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- chef / furniture designer / restaurateur / television actor / university teacher
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Great Immigrants Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.marcussamuelsson.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/marcuscooks/
- Xhttps://x.com/marcuscooks
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus%20Samuelsson
Frequently asked questions
When was Marcus Samuelsson born?
Born November 6, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Marcus Samuelsson from?
Marcus Samuelsson is from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
What does Marcus Samuelsson do?
Marcus Samuelsson works as chef, furniture designer, restaurateur, television actor, university teacher.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.