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Scottish by birth, Gordon Ramsay was raised in England after his parents moved south to Stratford-Upon-Avon. Gordon Ramsay's first career break came while playing football for Oxford United, where he was spotted by a Glasgow Rangers scout in an F.A. youth club match. After completing trials, Gordon Ramsay was signed by the Scottish champions at the age of 15. Three years later Gordon Ramsay gave up professional football and went back to college to complete a course in hotel management.

Gordon Ramsay moved to London, where he joined Marco Pierre White in the early days of Harvey's in Wandsworth. After a couple of years Gordon Ramsay moved to Le Gavroche to work alongside Albert Roux. This was followed by three years of working in France in the kitchens of Guy Savoy and Joël Robuchon, where Gordon Ramsay was able to enhance his expertise in classic French cooking.

In October 1993, Gordon Ramsay became chef of the newly opened Aubergine, where he won many accolades, including two Michelin stars within three years of opening.

Gordon Ramsay's first book, "Passion for Flavour," was published in 1996. His second book, "Passion for Seafood," was published in 1999. "A Chef for all Seasons" was published in 2000, followed by "Just Desserts" in 2001 and "Secrets" in 2003.

In 1998 at the age of 31, Gordon Ramsay set up his first wholly-owned restaurant, "Gordon Ramsay," on the former site of La Tante Claire in Chelsea. A year later Gordon Ramsay opened Pétrus with his protegé Marcus Wareing as Chef Patron, in St. James's. Within seven months it had won a Michelin star.

In June 2000 Gordon Ramsay won the Chef of the Year Award at the Cateys. His restaurant "Gordon Ramsay" was voted the Top Restaurant in the UK with a score of 28 in the 2001 London Zagat Survey, and was also named as the best Fine Dining Restaurant in the 2001 Harden's Guide. These ratings continued in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. On Jan. 19, 2001, the original "Gordon Ramsay" restaurant gained its third Michelin star in the Michelin Great Britain & Ireland Red Guide. In October 2001, Gordon Ramsay opened "Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's," which gained a Michelin star in 2003.

Gordon Ramsay Holdings Limited took over the food and beverage operation at the Connaught Hotel in October 2002 and installed chef Angela Hartnett, whose restaurant menu won its first Michelin star in January 2004.

In 2003 Gordon Ramsay Holdings re-launched the Savoy Grill with Marcus Wareing. The restaurant achieved its first Michelin star in 2004. This was followed by the opening of Boxwood Café at The Berkeley alongside the Michelin-starred Pétrus, which had moved from St. James's. Finally, Banquette launched at the Savoy in December 2003.

In May 2004, Gordon Ramsay headed "Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares," a series of four one-hour programs that saw him attempt to rescue restaurants around Britain in need of immediate assistance. The show, which was awarded a BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Award, was launched simultaneously with his recipe book "Gordon Ramsay Kitchen Heaven." This was followed by ITV's "Hell's Kitchen," where Gordon Ramsay was given two weeks to train celebrities into Michelin-star chefs.

2005 saw a second series of "Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares," followed by Season 1 of "Hell's Kitchen" on FOX. Gordon Ramsay also starred in "The F-Word," a high-octane food show in which the action was set against the backdrop of a full working kitchen. Over the course of the show, Gordon Ramsay and his brigade prepared a three-course meal for diners.

Gordon Ramsay's  sixth book, "Gordon Ramsay Makes it Easy," came out in 2005. Gordon Ramsay also launched his eighth restaurant, Maze, in London's Grosvenor Square alongside Head Chef Jason Atherton. Winner of a host of awards, the acclaimed restaurant offers a flexible menu focusing on French Cuisine with Asian influences.

In July 2005, Gordon Ramsay opened his first restaurant in Japan at the Conrad Tokyo, the city's newest luxury hotel, with Head Chef Andrew Cook in charge of the kitchen. Topping off an extraordinary year, Gordon Ramsay was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in the New Year's Honours list.

A third season of "Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares" ran in early 2006 and Season 2 of "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox rated No. 1 in it time period among key demographics. Also last year, a range of Gordon Ramsay tableware became available in conjunction with Royal Doulton. In the UK, a second season of "The F-Word" ran in June, receiving very successful ratings, while the publication "Gordon Ramsay's Sunday Lunch and Other Recipes from the F-Word" was released in conjunction with the second season of the show. In September, his eponymous restaurant, "Restaurant Gordon Ramsay," reopened following a major refurbishment. Restaurant Gordon Ramsay retained its No. 1 position as the country's top gastronomic experience as rated in the 2007 Harden's Guide, as well as gaining the highest ratings for service and food.

In October 2006, Gordon Ramsay's autobiography, "Humble Pie," a detailed and honest account of his life in and out of the kitchen, was published by Harper Collins. In November, a fourth season of "Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares" ran in the UK.

Gordon Ramsay made his U.S. restaurant debut in November 2006 with the opening of "Gordon Ramsay at The London," located in The London Hotel (formerly the Rihga Royal Hotel) in New York City. Formal dining, with seating for 45, follows the style of "Restaurant Gordon Ramsay" in Chelsea while The London Bar offers a more casual dining and bar experience. Neil Ferguson, previously head chef in Angela Hartnett's kitchen at The Connaught, is the resident chef de cuisine and Gordon Ramsay's own presence will be significant. "Gordon Ramsay at The London" will be followed by Gordon Ramsay restaurants in South Florida and Los Angeles.

In Spring 2007, Gordon Ramsay will venture into pubs with the opening of The Narrow in London's Limehouse, followed by the launch of The Warrington in St. John's Wood. Both will open in April following major restoration and renovation. Food at the two pubs will focus on classic British dishes based on an array of seasonal ingredients.

Gordon Ramsay lives in the UK with his family.






GORDON RAMSAY: FACTS

How tall is Gordon Ramsay? How old is Gordon Ramsay? Where was Gordon Ramsay born? Find out here.

Age: 43 years old
Birthday: November 8, 1966
Height: 6' 2"
Full Name / Real Name: Gordon James Ramsay
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Wife: Tana Ramsay




GORDON RAMSAY: NEWS (4)


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GORDON RAMSAY: TWEETS

Love you ;) even if ur not Gordon Ramsay! lmao RT @IrishTwiSisters: @fanofrob you know im now sorry i ever mentioned the word pancakes :P
less than an hour ago
@DuncanBannatyne Gordon Ramsay's restaurant is nice in Terminal Five but have you tried the Seafood place donwstairs?
less than an hour ago
Attempt: pour coffee from this pretentious can at Gordon Ramsay's Plane Food at Heathrow. Result: coffee all over table.
1 hour ago
@GingerGourmand no - havent made it yet. Its early Gordon Ramsay recipe and looks a bit tricky. I will blog its no doubt disastrous making
3 hours ago
@LuisaW May even go as far as getting the Gordon Ramsay plates out!! It even hurts to say it!!! Xxxxx
4 hours ago
Terminal 5 Heathrow. Having Gordon Ramsay breakfast
4 hours ago
What's got Chef Gordon Ramsay that makes him so fu****ing hot???
6 hours ago
Is it just me or does Chris Jericho look like Gordon Ramsay? And PS: when did Batista get a girly nose ring?
6 hours ago
@ActuallyNPH Every time I hear the eff word I start to salivate. Damn you, Gordon Ramsay!
9 hours ago
How sexy is Gordon Ramsay nude?!
9 hours ago
the F word.... Gordon Ramsay is a legend!
13 hours ago
RT @MichelinGuideSF: The Ban Si Mi @ Old Mandarin Islamic is so spicy, it had me hallucinating. Unless Gordon Ramsay really is an Oaklan ...
14 hours ago
Pop quiz hotshot.Gordon Ramsay is looking for a new location for his next restaurant.He's eyeing up your arse.You're cornered #whatdoyoudo ?
15 hours ago
woo im a celebrity...im turning into a proper mum, with my soaps n my reality tv, gordon ramsay AND jeremy kyle...oh dear
16 hours ago
@brandonjcarr Hell's Kitchen is one of my favorite "reality" shows hands down. Gordon Ramsay is awesome. <3
16 hours ago
risotto: a little undercooked; Gordon Ramsay would not be pleased. Otherwise, pretty okay and I like the pumpkin flavor.
16 hours ago