Paul John Hollywood was born on March 1, 1966, in Wallasey, Cheshire, England. He is the son of bakery owner John Hollywood. Paul attended The Mosslands School and later pursued studies in sculpture at the Wallasey School of Art before shifting his focus to baking. He began his career working in his father’s bakery chain, Bread Winner, located in York and later in various bakeries throughout Merseyside, a metropolitan county in North West England.
Hollywood built a reputation as a skilled baker, eventually becoming head baker at several prestigious establishments, including The Dorchester in London, the Chester Grosvenor and Spa, and Cliveden Hotel. His expertise in artisanal breadmaking led to widespread recognition, particularly for creating an almond and Roquefort sourdough bread in 2008, dubbed by some as "the Rolls-Royce of loaves" and noted for being among the most expensive breads in Britain at that time.
Paul Hollywood rose to national prominence as a judge on the popular television series The Great British Bake Off. The show, which first aired in 2010, features amateur bakers competing in weekly challenges, culminating in the selection of a winner through a sequence of elimination rounds. The program has become a prominent part of modern British television culture. Hollywood is widely regarded for his critical expertise and no-nonsense judging style, particularly in the areas of bread baking and patisserie.
Expanding his interests beyond the kitchen, Hollywood began a secondary career in motorsport. In 2015, he made his racing debut in the Aston Martin Vantage GT4 during the Britcar Trophy Championship. His performance in motorsport has garnered attention, demonstrating his versatility beyond the culinary world.
Paul Hollywood was previously married to Alexandra Hollywood, a food writer. The couple married in 1998 and separated in 2017. They share one son. Despite his public persona, Hollywood maintains a relatively private lifestyle and continues to balance his television career with his passion for artisan baking and motorsport.
| Birth Date: | 1 Mar, 1966 |
| Age: | 54 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Wallasey |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | English baker and chef |
| Net Worth 2020: | 15 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 15 million |
