David Gelb

producer/director of “Wolfgang”

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Wolfgang Puck has dozens of restaurants worldwide, supermarkets carry his food, and he’s considered as the first true celebrity chef who redefined American cuisine.

'Wolfgang’ film: How the world-famous chef built an empire after growing up with poverty and abuse

Wolfgang Puck has dozens of restaurants worldwide, supermarkets carry his food, and he’s considered as the first true celebrity chef who redefined American cuisine.

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