John David Folse Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

John David Folse is an American professional known for working as a chef / restaurant owner / author / television host at Lafitte's Landing / Chef John Folse & Company.

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Breakthrough:Opening Lafitte's Landing and international promotion of Louisiana cuisine in 1978

10 Quick Facts About John David Folse

Full Name: John David Folse
Nationality: American
Known For: Other (Famous Person)
Date of Birth: July 9, 1946
Age: 80 years old
Place of Birth: St. James Parish, Louisiana
Popular As: John Folse
Gender: Male
Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Salary: $45K - $188K

John David Folse Age

John David Folse is about 80 years old as of 2026. John David Folse was born in 1946.

Career & Work

John David Folse's career includes writing and editorial roles with Lafitte's Landing / Chef John Folse & Company.

Organization: Lafitte's Landing / Chef John Folse & Company

Role: Chef / Restaurant Owner / Author / Television Host

Period: 1978–Present

Details: Louisiana · Leading authority on Cajun and Creole cuisine; opened Lafitte's Landing in 1978; author of multiple cookbooks; Louisiana's Culinary Ambassador to the World