Guy Fieri

Date of Birth: January 22, 1968

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Guy Fieri, born Guy Ramsay Ferry, is an American restaurateur, author, and television personality. He was born on January 22, 1968, in Columbus, Ohio. Best known for his energetic personality and distinctive style, Fieri has become one of the most recognizable faces in the culinary world. He is the host of popular Food Network television shows including “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” “Guy’s Grocery Games,” and “Guy’s Big Bite.” His career began in earnest after winning the second season of “The Next Food Network Star” in 2006. Fieri co-owns several restaurants, including Johnny Garlic’s and Tex Wasabi’s, and has ventured into various business endeavors from opening new eateries to launching product lines. His flamboyant and approachable on-screen persona has earned him legions of fans and a significant influence in the food industry. He is also notable for his philanthropy, particularly his efforts to support restaurant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 Interesting Facts about Guy Fieri

1. Guy Fieri’s original last name was “Ferry.” He changed it to honor his paternal grandfather, Giuseppe Fieri, an immigrant from Italy.

2. Fieri began his culinary career by selling pretzels from a cart as a child and subsequently spent a year studying in France.

3. He owns several restaurants across the United States and has penned multiple bestselling cookbooks.

4. Guy Fieri has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which he received in May 2019.

5. He raised over $21.5 million for restaurant workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Guy Fieri

1. “Cooking is like snow skiing: If you don’t fall at least 10 times, then you’re not skiing hard enough.”

2. “Food is not just eating energy. It’s an experience.”

3. “You don’t have to eat a whole cheeseburger, just take a piece and let it be your snack.”

4. “There’s nothing that you can do to make me like broccoli.”

5. “I wake up in the morning thinking about food.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Guy Fieri’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $50 million.

Children

Guy Fieri has two sons with his wife Lori: Hunter Fieri, born on August 13, 1996, who has followed in his father’s culinary footsteps, and Ryder Fieri, born on December 31, 2005.