- Marcus was born in Ethiopia, but raised in Sweden. The Samuelsson's adopted him after his mother died of tuberculosis.
- Unicef ambassador.
- James Beard award-winner for his book, "The Soul of a New Cuisine".
- Owner of "Red Rooster" in Harlem, New York.
- Is a Swedish chef, born in Ethiopia, resident in the United States. He is the executive chef and co-owner of Aquavit restaurants in New York City and Minneapolis.
- Avid soccer player. He was a very good player in his childhood.
- Marcus is the youngest chef to receive a 3-star rating from the New York Times.
- Father, with Maya Samuelsson, of son Zion Mandela Samuelsson, born on July 19, 2016.
- Has a sister named Edith.
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