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Michael Symon
A charismatic chef with Greek, Sicilian, and Slovak roots rises from Cleveland kitchens to TV stardom, blending fiery talent and family tradition to become a culinary icon.
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In short · Producing since 1988, 5 decades active, 30 credits.
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Biography
Michael D. Symon is an American chef, restaurateur, television personality, and author known for his appearances on various cooking and food-related programs. He has been a regular on the Food Network, appearing on shows such as *Iron Chef America*, *Burgers, Brew and 'Que*, *Food Feuds*, and *The Best Thing I Ever Ate*. He also contributes to *Cook Like an Iron Chef* on the Cooking Channel and was a co-host on *The Chew* on ABC. Symon has written for several prominent food and lifestyle publications, including *Bon Appétit*, *Esquire*, *Gourmet*, and *O, The Oprah Magazine*. Of Greek, Sicilian, and Slovak descent, Symon is celebrated for his culinary expertise and charismatic on-screen presence.
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- Simply SymonsSelf · 2026
- Chewed UpSelf · 2026
- 24 in 24: Last Chef StandingSelf - Host · 2024
- Last Bite HotelSelf - VIP Guest · 2024
- BBQ Across AmericaSelf · 2023
- Selena + Chef: Home for the HolidaysSelf · 2023
- BBQ USASelf · 2022
- Bobby's Triple ThreatSelf · 2022
- Throwdown With Michael SymonSelf - Host · 2021
- BBQ Brawl: Flay V. SymonSelf · 2019
- Iron Chef EatsSelf · 2017
- Iron Chef: Behind the BattleSelf · 2017
- Burgers, Brew and 'QueSelf · 2015
- Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest (1 Episode) · 2014
- Beat Bobby FlaySelf - Judge & Mentor · 2013
- Symon's SuppersSelf - Host · 2012
- The ChewSelf - Co-Host · 2011
- Food FeudsSelf - Host · 2010
- Cook Like an Iron ChefSelf · 2010
- The Best Thing I Ever AteSelf · 2009
- Barefoot Contessa: Back to BasicsSelf · 2008
- The Next Iron ChefSelf - Judge · 2007
- Dinner: ImpossibleSelf - Host · 2007
- Diners, Drive-Ins and DivesSelf (2 Episodes) · 2007
- Iron Chef America: The SeriesSelf - Iron Chef · 2004
- 24 In 24 Last Chef StandingSelf - Co-Host (26 Episodes) · 2000
- Diners Drive Ins And DivesSelf (2 Episodes) · 2000
- LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest (1 Episode) · 1988
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