Gordon Ramsay is a British celebrity chef, restaurateur, television presenter, and writer. Born in Johnstone, Scotland, and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, Ramsay initially aspired to be a professional footballer; however, an injury led him to pursue a degree in hotel management. Ramsay's interest in cooking began in his teens, and he formally pursued his culinary education at age 19.
Ramsay is known for his successful restaurant ventures and appearances on cooking shows such as Hell's Kitchen, MasterChef, and Kitchen Nightmares. His restaurant group, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, founded in 1997, has been awarded 17 Michelin stars overall and currently holds eight. His signature restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London, has held three Michelin stars since 2001. Beyond his culinary accomplishments, Ramsay has written over 20 books and has his own multimedia production enterprise, Studio Ramsay. He was appointed an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 2006 for his contributions to the hospitality industry.
