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Lanegrasse, Vern, 1924-2011
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Vern Lanegrasse lived in Los Angeles, California where he was known as “The Hollywood Chef” and hosted television and radio programs about cooking. Vernon B. Lanegrasse was born August 22, 1924 to Bertrand and Pearl Lanegrasse in Louisiana. He earned a music degree from Loyola University in New Orleans and performed as a singer with the New Orleans Opera Company. He later went to work for NBC in New York City where he began as a page and progressed to supervisor of the page and tour staff. He moved to Southern California and worked at NBC’s Burbank studio. After leaving NBC, Lanegrasse began working in hospitality and food. He went by the name “The Hollywood Chef” and hosted radio and television programs about cooking. He also wrote regular columns about cooking and dining. He gave lectures and worked as a guest chef across the United States. He served as president of the California Writers Association. He also worked as a spokesperson and a judge for food and wine competetions. Lanegrasse also taught wine appreciation classes and held the position of Master Vice Commander of the Los Angeles chapter of the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine as well as membership in several other wine brotherhoods. He was also active in the Twelfth Night Revelers. Lanegrasse died on January 19, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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