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Delia Smith: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Delia Smith? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Delia Ann Smith (born 18 June 1941) is an English cook and television presenter, known for teaching basic cookery skills in a direct style. One of the best-known celebrity chefs in British popular culture, Smith has influenced viewers to become more culinarily adventurous. She is also notable for her role as Honorary Life President (with her husband Michael Wynn-Jones) of Norwich City, where she was previously the Joint Majority Shareholder alongside Wynn-Jones from 1998 to 2024.

Quick facts about Delia Smith

  • Full name: Delia Smith
  • Born: 1941-06-18
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Chef
  • Wikidata ID: Q1808967

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Who is Delia Smith?

Delia Ann Smith (born 18 June 1941) is an English cook and television presenter, known for teaching basic cookery skills in a direct style.

What nationality is Delia Smith?

Delia Smith is United Kingdom.

When was Delia Smith born?

Delia Smith was born on 1941-06-18.

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