Julia Child

Julia Child
1978 publicity portrait of Julia Child in her kitchen
Born	Julia Carolyn McWilliams (1912-08-15)August 15, 1912 Pasadena, California, U.S.
Died	August 13, 2004(2004-08-13) (aged 91) Montecito, California, U.S.
Resting place	Neptune Memorial Reef
Education	Smith College (BA) Le Cordon Bleu (Diplôme de Cuisine)
Years active	1935–2004
Spouse	Paul Cushing Child ​ ​ (m. 1946; died 1994)​
Culinary career
Cooking style	French
Television show(s) The French Chef "Julia Child: bon appétit" Julia Child & Company Julia Child & More Company Dinner at Julia's Cooking with Master Chefs In Julia's Kitchen with Master Chefs Baking with Julia Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home
Award(s) won Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Service Show Host 1996 In Julia's Kitchen with Master Chefs 2001 Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home Emmy Award for Achievements in Educational Television—Individuals 1966 The French Chef Peabody Award 1965 The French Chef National Book Award, Current Interest 1980 Julia Child and More Company U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom
Awards	Meritorious Civilian Service Award Legion of Honour – Knight (2000)
Espionage activity
Allegiance	United States
Service branch	Office of Strategic Services
Service years	1942–1945
Rank	CAF–7[1]
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Julia Carolyn Child (née McWilliams;^[2] August 15, 1912 – August 13, 2004) was an American chef, author, and television personality. She is recognized for having brought French cuisine to the American public with her debut cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and her subsequent television programs, the most notable of which was The French Chef, which premiered in 1963.