From Carinthia to Hollywood – documentary on the successful chef’s 75th birthday
Vienna (OTS) – No Oscar ceremony without Wolfgang Puck: At the age of 24, the Carinthian went to the USA, where he now owns more than 70 restaurants and counts Hollywood celebrities among his regular guests. In the TV portrait “Wolfgang” – on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 8:15 p.m. as an ORF premiere on the ORF 1 program and on ORF ON – the legendary chef lifts the curtain for the first time and tells his incredible life story. Filmmaker David Gelb documents the career of a man who overcame a difficult childhood and challenging obstacles to become one of the most successful chefs. Wolfgang Puck will be 75 years old on July 8th.
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His love of cooking allowed Wolfgang Puck to escape his stepfather’s strict hand. His apprenticeship paved his way to a prestigious French restaurant until he finally came to America at the age of 24. After making the “Ma Maison” in Hollywood a popular restaurant, he laid the foundation for his success by opening his first restaurant, the legendary “Spago”. Hollywood stars are his guests and are fed by his caterers at the Oscars. The world-famous celebrity chef now runs a global company that demands a lot of commitment from him.