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Ainsley Harriott Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 15, 2026: By Richard Newman

Ainsley Harriott is a British actor best known for playing Host in Ready Steady Cook.

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Best Known For:The television show Ready Steady Cook
Breakthrough:Became the resident chef on Good Morning with Anne and Nick in 1992

10 Quick Facts About Ainsley Harriott

  • Full Name: Ainsley Harriott
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The television show Ready Steady Cook
  • Date of Birth: February 28, 1957
  • Age: 69 years old
  • Place of Birth: Paddington, London
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
  • Salary: $45K - $188K
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Ainsley Harriott Age

Ainsley Harriott is about 69 years old as of 2026. Ainsley Harriott was born in 1957.

Ainsley Harriott Height

Ainsley Harriott stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches. This is approximately 191 cm.

Education

He attended Westminster Kingsway College, where he studied Catering.

  • Westminster Kingsway College
    • Field of Study: Catering

Rise to Fame

Ainsley Harriott rose to prominence for his role on the television show Ready Steady Cook.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Ready Steady Cook and Can't Cook, Won't Cook.

  • TV Show: Ready Steady Cook (Host, 1994-2010)
  • TV Show: Can't Cook, Won't Cook (Host, 1995-2000)

Ainsley Harriott Family & Relationships

Ainsley Harriott is divorced. He has 2 children, Jimmy Harriott and Maddie Harriott.

  • Father: Chester Harriott
  • Mother: Peppy Harriott
  • Children:
    • Jimmy Harriott
    • Maddie Harriott

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Ainsley Harriott
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: British
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: February 28, 1957
  • Age: 69
  • Birthday: February 28
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Place of Birth: Paddington, London

Measurements

  • Height: 6 ft 3 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Black

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Chester Harriott
  • Mother: Peppy Harriott
  • Marital Status: Divorced

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Business

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Online Presence

  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ainsleyfoods

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