Date of birth: November 8, 1966 (Age: 59 as of September 2026)
Height: 6’ 2” (188 cm)
Weight: 180 pounds (82 kg)
Hair color: Blonde
Eye color: Blue
Gordon James Ramsay was born on November 8, 1966, in Johnstone, Scotland, and was raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. After his early ambition to play football ended, he trained in professional kitchens and worked with chefs including Marco Pierre White and Albert Roux.
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay opened in 1998 and has retained three Michelin stars for more than two decades. Ramsay expanded into restaurants, publishing and television through programs including Kitchen Nightmares, Hell’s Kitchen, MasterChef and Next Level Chef.
The former article reproduced a historic Ironman training schedule of up to 25 hours per week and made broad digestive claims about dairy products. Those details were removed as current lifestyle guidance. Competition preparation is time-specific and not a general health recommendation.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 7, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
