Michael Voltaggio Biography
Michael Voltaggio is an accomplished American celebrity chef, restaurateur, and author. He is best known as the Season 6 champion of the Top Chef, Bravo’s cooking competition reality show.
How old is Michael Voltaggio? – Age
Voltaggio is 45 years old as of 2023. He was born on September 29, 1978, in Frederick, Maryland, United States, where he also grew up.
How tall is Michael Voltaggio? – Height
He stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.70 m).
Michael Voltaggio Mother, Father – Family
Michael was born and raised by his loving parents Sharon and John voltaggio. When he was seven years old, his parents divorced, and the children moved in with their mother before moving to their father’s residence. Nevertheless, he was raised together his brother, Bryan Voltaggio and his sister, Staci Rosenberger.
Michael Voltaggio’s Education
Voltaggio spent a long time in The Greenbrier’s Prestigious Culinary Apprenticeship Programme. Similarly, at the age of 21, Michael completed his Greenbrier apprenticeship under Certified Master Chef Peter Timmins. He later worked at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Naples, Florida.
Is Michael Voltaggio Married? – Wife
Michael is currently married to actress Bria Vinaite, whom he married on November 18, 2022 in Hawaii. Previously, he was married to Kerri Adams and they had two girls named Olivia and Sophia, who live in West Virginia with their mother. In addition, he was also in a relationship with fashion designer and entrepreneur Sami Miro from mid-2019 to mid-2021.
Michael Voltaggio’s Career
Voltaggio is a well-known chef who won the sixth season of Top Chef, Bravo’s cooking competition reality show. He began his career as an apprentice to chef Peter Timmins at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Naples, Florida. Jose Andres’ The Bazaar was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award for Best New Restaurant in 2008 during his term as Chef de Cuisine.
Additionally, he defeated his brother, Bryan Voltaggio, in the sixth season of Bravo’s cooking competition reality show Top Chef. He won the tournament after participating in the finale alongside Kevin Gillespie. Likewise, in September 2010, he participated as a guest judge on Season 3 of Top Chef Canada and the season six finale of Top Chef.
Moreover, he appears twice on the American sitcom Young & Hungry, once in the pilot episode in 2014 and again in the episode “Young & Amnesia.” He also appeared in the season 5 narrative arc of Lucifer (TV series) on Netflix. On March 14, 2022, a new Food Network show called The Julia Child Challenge launched, with him and Antonia Lofaso as judges.
Furthermore, on September 21, 2011, he opened his own restaurant in West Hollywood, California, in a property owned by legendary Hollywood super-agent Michael Ovitz. The dining space could seat 60 people, with a separate chamber seating an additional 10 guests. While openly promoting and preparing ink, he was covertly constructing a smaller restaurant around the corner called ink.sack.
Michael Voltaggio’s Net Worth
Michael has an estimated net worth of $1 Million to $5 Million (Approx.).
You can find and follow Voltaggio on Twitter using the account name: @MVoltaggio