History of Guy Fieri in Timeline

Guy Fieri is a prominent American restaurateur, author, and Emmy Award-winning television personality. Initially a co-owner of now-closed restaurants in California, he's expanded his brand globally through licensed restaurants. Fieri is best known for hosting numerous television series on the Food Network, becoming a key figure and attracting a broad audience, particularly male viewers, with his energetic and mass-market approach to food television, as noted by The New York Times in 2010.

1942: Birth of Lewis James Ferry

In 1942, Lewis James Ferry, Guy Fieri's father, was born.

1944: Birth of Penelope Anne (Price)

In 1944, Penelope Anne (née Price), Guy Fieri's mother, was born.

1967: Collects 1967 Chevrolet C10 pickup

In 1967, He collects classic American cars, including a 1967 Chevrolet C10 pickup.

January 22, 1968: Guy Fieri Born

On January 22, 1968, Guy Ramsay Fieri was born in Columbus, Ohio.

1968: Collects 1968 Pontiac Firebird

In 1968, He collects classic American cars, including a 1968 Pontiac Firebird.

1969: Collects 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS

In 1969, He collects classic American cars, including a 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS.

1971: Collects 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle

In 1971, He collects classic American cars, including a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle.

1976: Collects 1976 Jeep CJ-5

In 1976, He collects classic American cars, including a 1976 Jeep CJ-5.

1990: Graduation from UNLV

In 1990, Guy Fieri graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Science degree in hotel management.

1995: Marriage to Lori

In 1995, Guy Fieri married his wife Lori after meeting her at a restaurant he was managing in Long Beach, California.

1996: Opened Johnny Garlic's

In late 1996, Guy Fieri and Steve Gruber opened Johnny Garlic's, a "California Pasta Grill", in Santa Rosa, California.

1999: Second Johnny Garlic's Location

In 1999, Fieri and Gruber opened a second Johnny Garlic's location in Windsor.

2000: Third Johnny Garlic's Location

In 2000, a third Johnny Garlic's location opened in Petaluma.

2001: Third Johnny Garlic's Location

In 2001, a third Johnny Garlic's location opened in Petaluma.

2003: Tex Wasabi's Opens

In 2003, Guy Fieri and Steve Gruber developed Tex Wasabi's (barbecue and sushi) in Santa Rosa.

April 23, 2006: Won The Next Food Network Star

On April 23, 2006, Guy Fieri won the second season of The Next Food Network Star.

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June 25, 2006: Guy's Big Bite Premieres

Guy's Big Bite premiered on June 25, 2006, on Food Network.

November 2006: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives One-Hour Special

In November 2006, a one-hour special of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives aired.

April 2007: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Premieres

In April 2007, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives premiered on Food Network.

2007: Second Tex Wasabi's Location

In 2007, a second Tex Wasabi's location opened in Sacramento's Arden-Arcade area.

February 17, 2008: Ultimate Recipe Showdown Debuts

On February 17, 2008, Ultimate Recipe Showdown, co-hosted with Marc Summers, debuted on Food Network.

September 14, 2008: Guy Off the Hook Debuts

On September 14, 2008, Guy Off the Hook debuted on Food Network.

November 28, 2008: Guy's Family Feast

For Thanksgiving 2008, Guy Fieri hosted a one-hour special titled Guy's Family Feast, broadcast live on November 28, 2008.

2008: Flowmaster Promotion

In 2008, Guy Fieri appeared in promotions for Flowmaster, a California-based auto exhaust parts manufacturer.

2008: Fourth Johnny Garlic's Location

In late 2008, Guy Fieri and Steve Gruber opened a fourth Johnny Garlic's location in Roseville.

December 2009: Host of Minute to Win It

In December 2009, NBC named Guy Fieri as the host of the game show Minute to Win It.

2009: Guy Fieri Roadshow

In 2009, Guy Fieri began touring with the Guy Fieri Roadshow, a multi-state food tour that featured some of his fellow Food Network personalities.

2009: Spokesperson for T.G.I. Friday's

In 2009, Guy Fieri was the spokesperson for T.G.I. Friday's.

March 2010: Minute to Win It Premieres

In March 2010, Minute to Win It premiered on NBC.

2010: Aflac Commercial

In 2010, Guy Fieri appeared in a commercial for Aflac named "Spicy".

2010: Face of Food Network

In 2010, Guy Fieri became known as the "face of the Food Network", attracting more male viewers than any other show on the network.

2011: Death of Sister

Guy Fieri's sister died in 2011 of metastatic melanoma, and Fieri decided to take care of his nephew Jules.

2011: Partnership with Carnival Cruise Lines

In 2011, Guy Fieri partnered with Carnival Cruise Lines to create Guy's Burger Joint.

2011: Johnny Garlic's in Dublin

In 2011, an additional Johnny Garlic's was opened in Dublin, California.

January 2012: Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off

In January 2012, Guy Fieri was one of the team captains in the Food Network reality series Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off.

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May 13, 2012: Minute to Win It Cancelled

On May 13, 2012, NBC announced that Minute to Win It would not be renewed for a third season.

2012: Atlantic City and South Beach Food and Wine Festivals

In 2012, Guy Fieri appeared in regional Food Network events like the Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival and the South Beach Food and Wine Festival, where he officiated at 101 gay weddings.

2012: Guy's American Kitchen and Bar Opens

In 2012, Guy Fieri's first New York City restaurant, Guy's American Kitchen and Bar, opened.

January 6, 2013: Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off Season 2

A second season of Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off began airing on Food Network on January 6, 2013.

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October 27, 2013: Guy's Grocery Games Starts

Guy's Grocery Games started on October 27, 2013, on the Food Network.

2013: Daytime Emmy Award

In 2013, Guy Fieri received a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Special for "Guy Fieri's Family Reunion" on the Food Network.

April 2014: Guy Fieri's Vegas Kitchen and Bar Opens

In April 2014, Guy Fieri's Vegas Kitchen and Bar opened in Las Vegas.

2015: Officiated Art Smith's Wedding

In 2015, Guy Fieri officiated at the wedding of celebrity chef Art Smith at Miami Beach, which included 101 same-sex couples.

2015: Guy Fieri's Baltimore Kitchen & Bar Opens

In 2015, Guy Fieri's Baltimore Kitchen & Bar opened in Baltimore's Horseshoe Casino.

November 16, 2016: Guy's Big Bite Final Episode

The most recent episode of Guy's Big Bite aired on November 16, 2016.

October 2017: Restaurants on Carnival Cruise Ships

As of October 2017, there were 19 restaurants on Carnival's cruise ships, including some serving beer-and-BBQ, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse.

2017: Guy's American Kitchen and Bar Closes

At the end of 2017, Guy's American Kitchen and Bar closed.

2017: Guy's Family Road Trip Preview

Guy's Family Road Trip was chosen as the 2017 lead-out show from season 13 of Food Network Star and previewed on August 13 of that year.

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2018: Chicken Guy! Opens

In 2018, Guy Fieri collaborated with Robert Earl to open fast-food chicken sandwich shop Chicken Guy! at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World.

2020: Restaurant Employee Relief Fund

In 2020, Guy Fieri and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation teamed up to raise money for unemployed restaurant workers through the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund.