
Overview
Discover the story of Chef Jacques Pépin (b. December 18, 1935), a young immigrant with movie-star looks, a charming Gallic accent, and a mastery of cooking and teaching so breathtaking he became an early food icon—joining James Beard and Julia Child among the handful of Americans who transformed the way the country views the food world.
Cast & Characters

Jacques Pépin
Self

Stanley Tucci
Narrator
Directors & Crew
Peter L. Stein
Writer
Peter L. Stein
Director
Steve Siegelman
Writer
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