About Paul
Paul Hollywood is an English baker and television personality born on 1 March 1966 in Wallasey, Cheshire. He studied sculpture at Wallasey School of Art before entering the baking industry, initially working in his father's bakery and later becoming head baker at several prestigious hotels including The Dorchester, Chester Grosvenor, and Cliveden. After working abroad in Cyprus, he began his television career in guest appearances on BBC and ITV programmes. Since 2010 he has been a judge on The Great British Bake Off, which moved from BBC to Channel 4 in 2016.
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Chef / Food PersonalityTV presentersAfter dinnerHost / MCSpeakerAuthorBrand ambassadorBakingCookery WritingCulinary Arts
Known for
- Head baker at luxury hotels including The Dorchester
- Judge on The Great British Bake Off
- Author of baking books including 100 Great Breads
- Television presenter on BBC, Channel 4 and CBS
- Professional racing driver in GT championships
- Master Artisan Baker
- TV Presenter
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