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.