José Andrés Puerta

José Andrés Puerta

Actor · Producer · Writer

Mieres, Asturias, Spain
July 13, 1969

Biography

José Ramón Andrés Puerta (born 13 July 1969) is a Spanish chef, and founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK), a non-profit devoted to providing meals in the wake of natural disasters. A Spanish-born and raised cook, he is often credited with bringing the small plates dining concept to America. He owns restaurants in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Las Vegas, South Beach, Florida, Orlando, Chicago, and New York City. He was awarded a 2015 National Humanities Medal at a 2016 White House ceremony for his work with World Central Kitchen. In addition, he has received honorary doctorates from Georgetown University, George Washington University, Harvard University, and Tufts University. Description above from the Wikipedia article José Andrés, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Representative Works

We Feed People
We Feed People
7.0
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Ukraine: Answering the Call
Ukraine: Answering the Call
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Julia
Julia
6.2
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Habla Now
Habla Now
4.7
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Mibu. The Moon On A Dish
Mibu. The Moon On A Dish
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Ali Eats America
Ali Eats America
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Fannie's Last Supper
Fannie's Last Supper
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

We Feed People
2022Nominee

Best Performance

We Feed People

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
2021Nominee

Best Performance

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain

Ukraine: Answering the Call
2022Nominee

Best Performance

Ukraine: Answering the Call

Career Highlights

Julia
2021Highlight

Best Performance

Julia

Habla Now
2020Highlight

Best Performance

Habla Now