Born: February
28, 1957
Birthplace:
Paddington, London, England
Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
Ainsley Denzil Dubriel Harriott MBE is an
English chef, television presenter, and entertainer.
He is known for his BBC cooking shows Can't
Cook, Won't Cook and Ready Steady Cook.
Harriott attended Wandsworth Comprehensive
School and then trained at Westminster Kingsway College (formerly Westminster
Technical College).
Then, he obtained an apprenticeship at
Verrey's restaurant in London's West End, later working as a commis chef.
Harriott's talents lie in comedy and singing
as well as cooking.
He formed the Calypso Twins with a school
friend, Paul Boross, releasing a hit record in the early 1990s, "World
Party".
The Calypso Twins were regular performers at
the Comedy Store .”d Jongleurs; they also performed in America and on TV and
radio shows.
Harriott became head chef at the Long Room of
Lord's Cricket Ground.
He was
asked to present More Nosh, Less Dosh on BBC Radio 5 Live and has appeared as
an extra in Hale and Pace.