Bourdain's first venture into television was A Cook’s Tour, which aired on the Food Network from 2002 to 2003 for a total of 35 episodes. The show set the stage for his lifelong association with food and travel programming. In 2005, he began hosting Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations and later The Layover, both on the Travel Channel. These shows highlighted his global culinary adventures and cultural insights, earning him a dedicated international following. In 2013, he moved to CNN to launch Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, a critically acclaimed series that further expanded his influence and won multiple Emmy Awards.
In 1985, Bourdain married Nancy Putkoski, his high school girlfriend. Their marriage lasted over 20 years before ending in divorce in 2005. In 2007, he married Ottavia Busia, a mixed martial artist. Together, they had a daughter named Ariane. Busia appeared in several episodes of No Reservations, including one filmed in Sardinia, her birthplace. The couple separated in 2016, citing the strain caused by Bourdain’s frequent travel as a contributing factor.
At the time of his passing in 2018, Anthony Bourdain had an estimated net worth of $6 million. His legacy endures through his culinary achievements, bestselling books, and iconic television shows. Bourdain is remembered as a pioneering food personality who brought greater appreciation and understanding of global cultures to millions of viewers around the world.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 25 Jun, 1956 |
| Age: | 63 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | New York City |
| residence: | Manhattan |
| Education: | Vassar College The Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American chef and television personality |
| Twitter Id: | Bourdain |
| Net Worth 2021: | 8 million |
