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Top Chef (2006)

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Directors

  • Paul Starkman
    Paul Starkman
    • 2009–2016
  • Ariel Boles
    Ariel Boles
    • 2016–2025
  • David A. Kleiler Jr.
    David A. Kleiler Jr.
    • 2013
  • Steve Hryniewicz
    Steve Hryniewicz
    • 2012–2014
  • Ivan Dudynsky
    Ivan Dudynsky
    • 2013

Writers

  • Lisa Singer Haese
    Lisa Singer Haese
    • 2011
  • David A. Kleiler Jr.
    David A. Kleiler Jr.
    • 2013

Cast

  • Tom Colicchio
    Tom Colicchio
    Tom Colicchio
    Self - Head Judge
    /Self - Judge
    /...
    • 2006–2025
  • Padma Lakshmi
    Padma Lakshmi
    Padma Lakshmi
    Self - Host
    /Self
    /...
    • 2006–2024
  • Gail Simmons in Top Chef (2006)
    Gail Simmons
    Gail Simmons
    Self - Judge
    /Food & Wine Magazine
    /...
    • 2006–2025
  • Richard Blais in Advantage Chef (2010)
    Richard Blais
    Richard Blais
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    /...
    • 2008–2021
  • Casey Thompson in Top Chef (2006)
    Casey Thompson
    Casey Thompson
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    /...
    • 2007–2017
  • Kristen Kish
    Kristen Kish
    Kristen Kish
    Self - Host
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
    • 2012–2025
  • Emeril Lagasse in Eat the World with Emeril Lagasse (2016)
    Emeril Lagasse
    Emeril Lagasse
    Self - Judge
    /Chef
    /...
    • 2009–2024
  • Dale Talde in Advantage Chef (2010)
    Dale Talde
    Dale Talde
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    /...
    • 2008–2021
  • Hugh Acheson
    Hugh Acheson
    Self - Judge
    /Chef
    /...
    • 2011–2017
  • Brooke Williamson in Top Chef Duels (2014)
    Brooke Williamson
    Brooke Williamson
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Guest Judge
    /...
    • 2012–2020
  • Bryan Voltaggio
    Bryan Voltaggio
    Bryan Voltaggio
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Guest Judge
    /...
    • 2009–2024
  • Sheldon Simeon in Top Chef (2006)
    Sheldon Simeon
    Sheldon Simeon
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Brooke's Sous Chef
    /...
    • 2012–2022
  • Gregory Gourdet
    Gregory Gourdet
    Gregory Gourdet
    Self - Contestant
    /Executive Chef, Departure
    /...
    • 2014–2024
  • Melissa King
    Melissa King
    Melissa King
    Self - Contestant
    /Private Chef
    /...
    • 2014–2022
  • Shirley Chung
    Shirley Chung
    Shirley Chung
    Self - Contestant
    /Executive Chef
    /...
    • 2013–2017
  • Antonia Lofaso in Advantage Chef (2010)
    Antonia Lofaso
    Antonia Lofaso
    Self
    • 2008–2016
  • Carla Hall in Top Chef (2006)
    Carla Hall
    Carla Hall
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    /...
    • 2008–2024
  • Spike Mendelsohn in Advantage Chef (2010)
    Spike Mendelsohn
    Spike Mendelsohn
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
    • 2008–2025
  • Michael Isabella in Advantage Chef (2010)
    Michael Isabella
    Michael Isabella
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2009–2011
  • Stephanie Cmar
    Stephanie Cmar
    Stephanie Cmar
    Self - Contestant
    /Sous Chef, No. 9 Park
    /...
    • 2012–2020
  • Buddha Lo
    Buddha Lo
    Buddha Lo
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Guest Judge
    • 2022–2024
  • Fabio Viviani in Advantage Chef (2010)
    Fabio Viviani
    Fabio Viviani
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
    • 2008–2011
  • Jennifer Carroll
    Jennifer Carroll
    Jennifer Carroll
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2009–2020
  • Dale Levitsky
    Dale Levitsky
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    • 2007–2011
  • Stefan Richter in Top Chef (2006)
    Stefan Richter
    Stefan Richter
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
    • 2008–2013
  • Brian Malarkey in The Taste (2013)
    Brian Malarkey
    Brian Malarkey
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
    • 2007–2020
  • Angelo Sosa at an event for Ballplayer: Pelotero (2011)
    Angelo Sosa
    Angelo Sosa
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    /...
    • 2010–2020
  • Kevin Gillespie
    Kevin Gillespie
    Kevin Gillespie
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2009–2020
  • Tiffany Derry
    Tiffany Derry
    Tiffany Derry
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    /...
    • 2010–2022
  • Ted Allen
    Ted Allen
    Ted Allen
    Self - Judge
    /Self
    /...
    • 2006–2008
  • Marcel Vigneron in Advantage Chef (2010)
    Marcel Vigneron
    Marcel Vigneron
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    /...
    • 2006–2018
  • Jamie Lauren in Top Chef (2006)
    Jamie Lauren
    Jamie Lauren
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
    • 2008–2011
  • Tre Wilcox in Advantage Chef (2010)
    Tre Wilcox
    Tre Wilcox
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
    • 2007–2011
  • Lee Anne Wong
    Lee Anne Wong
    Lee Anne Wong
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    • 2006–2020
  • Stephanie Izard in Top Chef (2006)
    Stephanie Izard
    Stephanie Izard
    Self
    /Self - Guest Judge
    /...
    • 2008–2024
  • Eric Adjepong
    Eric Adjepong
    Eric Adjepong
    Self - Contestant
    • 2018–2020
  • John Tesar in Top Chef (2006)
    John Tesar
    John Tesar
    Self - Contestant
    • 2012–2017
  • Karen Akunowicz
    Karen Akunowicz
    Karen Akunowicz
    Self - Contestant
    • 2015–2020
  • Eric Ripert in Top Chef (2006)
    Eric Ripert
    Eric Ripert
    Self - Judge
    /Self - Guest Judge
    /...
    • 2007–2022
  • Elia Aboumrad
    Elia Aboumrad
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    /...
    • 2006–2011
  • Edward Lee
    Edward Lee
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Guest Judge
    /...
    • 2011–2024
  • Katsuji Tanabe in Top Chef (2006)
    Katsuji Tanabe
    Katsuji Tanabe
    Self - Contestant
    /Chef
    /...
    • 2014–2017
  • Michael Voltaggio in Top Chef (2006)
    Michael Voltaggio
    Michael Voltaggio
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Guest Judge
    /...
    • 2009–2018
  • Hung Hyunh in Top Chef (2006)
    Hung Hyunh
    Hung Hyunh
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
    • 2007–2022
  • Nina Compton
    Nina Compton
    Self - Contestant
    /Chef de Cuisine, Scarpetta
    /...
    • 2013–2021
  • Dawn Burrell
    Dawn Burrell
    Dawn Burrell
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Guest Judge
    /...
    • 2021–2023
  • Wolfgang Puck
    Wolfgang Puck
    Wolfgang Puck
    Self - Judge
    /Chef & Restaurateur
    /...
    • 2009–2013
  • Lisa Fernandes
    Lisa Fernandes
    Lisa Fernandes
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    • 2008–2020
  • Chris Jacobson
    Chris Jacobson
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
    • 2007–2013
  • Paul Qui
    Paul Qui
    Paul Qui
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    /...
    • 2011–2013
  • Tiffani Faison in Advantage Chef (2010)
    Tiffani Faison
    Tiffani Faison
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    /...
    • 2006–2014
  • Josie Smith-Malave
    Josie Smith-Malave
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    /...
    • 2006–2013
  • Hosea Rosenberg in Top Chef (2006)
    Hosea Rosenberg
    Hosea Rosenberg
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
    • 2008–2017
  • Sarah Grueneberg
    Sarah Grueneberg
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2011–2012
  • Lindsay Autry
    Lindsay Autry
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2011–2012
  • Nicholas Elmi
    Nicholas Elmi
    Self - Contestant
    /Executive Chef
    /...
    • 2013–2014
  • Kelsey Barnard Clark
    Kelsey Barnard Clark
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Guest Judge
    • 2018–2022
  • Amar Santana
    Amar Santana
    Amar Santana
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Guest Judge
    /...
    • 2021–2024
  • Toby Young in Top Chef (2006)
    Toby Young
    Toby Young
    Self - Judge
    • 2008–2009
  • Stephen Asprinio
    Stephen Asprinio
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    /...
    • 2006–2011
  • Carlos Gaytan
    Carlos Gaytan
    Self - Contestant
    /Executive Chef
    /...
    • 2013–2014
  • Jeremy Ford
    Jeremy Ford
    Self
    /Self - Guest Judge
    • 2015–2024
  • Carrie Baird
    Carrie Baird
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Guest Judge
    /...
    • 2017–2021
  • Shota Nakajima
    Shota Nakajima
    Shota Nakajima
    Self
    • 2021–2024
  • Sara Bradley
    Sara Bradley
    Sara Bradley
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Guest Judge
    • 2023–2025
  • Lizzie Binder
    Lizzie Binder
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Sous Chef: Kish
    • 2012–2013
  • Joshua Valentine
    Joshua Valentine
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Sous Chef: Kish
    • 2012–2013
  • Brian Huskey
    Brian Huskey
    Self - Contestant
    /Executive Chef, Picca
    /...
    • 2013–2014
  • Evelyn Garcia
    Evelyn Garcia
    Evelyn Garcia
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2022–2025
  • Danny Garcia
    Danny Garcia
    Danny Garcia
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Guest Judge
    • 2024–2025
  • Sam Talbot in Top Chef (2006)
    Sam Talbot
    Sam Talbot
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    /...
    • 2006–2022
  • Sara Mair
    Sara Mair
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
    • 2007
  • Grayson Schmitz
    Grayson Schmitz
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2011–2012
  • Beverly Kim
    Beverly Kim
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2011–2012
  • Joe Flamm
    Joe Flamm
    Joe Flamm
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Guest Judge
    • 2017–2024
  • Adrienne Cheatham
    Adrienne Cheatham
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Guest Judge
    • 2017–2022
  • Joe Sasto
    Joe Sasto
    Joe Sasto
    Self - Contestant
    • 2017–2020
  • Gabe Erales
    Gabe Erales
    Gabe Erales
    Self - Contestant
    • 2021
  • Gabriel Rodriguez
    Gabriel Rodriguez
    Gabriel Rodriguez
    Self - Contestant
    • 2023
  • Ali Ghzawi
    Ali Ghzawi
    Ali Ghzawi
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2023
  • Dan Jacobs
    Dan Jacobs
    Dan Jacobs
    Self - Contestant
    • 2024
  • Savannah Miller
    Savannah Miller
    Savannah Miller
    Self - Contestant
    • 2024
  • Eli Kirshtein
    Eli Kirshtein
    Self - Contestant
    • 2009
  • Jesse Sandlin
    Jesse Sandlin
    Self - Contestant
    • 2009
  • Chris Jones
    Chris Jones
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2011–2012
  • Kwame Onwuachi
    Kwame Onwuachi
    Kwame Onwuachi
    Self - Guest Judge
    /Self
    /...
    • 2018–2024
  • Damarr Brown
    Damarr Brown
    Damarr Brown
    Self - Contestant
    • 2022
  • Tom Goetter
    Tom Goetter
    Tom Goetter
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2023
  • Laura Ozyilmaz
    Laura Ozyilmaz
    Laura Ozyilmaz
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2024
  • Manny Barella Lopez
    Manny Barella Lopez
    Manny Barella Lopez
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2024
  • Anthony Bourdain
    Anthony Bourdain
    Anthony Bourdain
    Self - Judge
    /Self - Guest Judge
    /...
    • 2006–2011
  • Ilan Hall
    Ilan Hall
    Ilan Hall
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
    • 2006–2013
  • Michael Midgley Jr.
    Michael Midgley Jr.
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    /...
    • 2006–2007
  • Nikki Cascone
    Nikki Cascone
    Self
    /Self - Sous Chef, Antonia
    • 2008–2009
  • Laurine Wickett
    Laurine Wickett
    Self - Contestant
    • 2009
  • Andrew D'Ambrosi
    Andrew D'Ambrosi
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
    • 2008–2009
  • Leah Cohen
    Leah Cohen
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    • 2008–2009
  • Kevin Sbraga
    Kevin Sbraga
    Self
    /Self - Guest Diner
    /...
    • 2010–2013
  • Robin Leventhal in Top Chef (2006)
    Robin Leventhal
    Robin Leventhal
    Self - Contestant
    • 2009
  • Howie Kleinberg
    Howie Kleinberg
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
    • 2007
  • Carrie Mashaney
    Carrie Mashaney
    Self - Contestant
    /Chef de Cuisine, Aragona
    • 2013–2014
  • Mei Lin
    Mei Lin
    Mei Lin
    Self
    /Self - Guest Judge
    • 2014–2025
  • Graham Elliot in MasterChef USA (2010)
    Graham Elliot
    Graham Elliot
    Self - Judge
    • 2016–2018
  • Chris Scott
    Chris Scott
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Joe Sasto's Sous Chef
    • 2017–2018
  • Nini Nguyen
    Nini Nguyen
    Nini Nguyen
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Guest Judge
    • 2018–2022
  • Maria Mazon
    Maria Mazon
    Maria Mazon
    Self - Contestant
    • 2021
  • Jamie Tran
    Jamie Tran
    Jamie Tran
    Self - Contestant
    • 2021
  • Nick Wallace
    Nick Wallace
    Nick Wallace
    Self - Contestant
    • 2022
  • Michelle Wallace
    Michelle Wallace
    Michelle Wallace
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2024
  • Mark Simmons
    Mark Simmons
    Self
    • 2008
  • Ash Fulk in Top Chef (2006)
    Ash Fulk
    Ash Fulk
    Self - Contestant
    • 2009
  • Ty-Lor Boring
    Ty-Lor Boring
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2011–2012
  • Travis Masar
    Travis Masar
    Self - Contestant
    /Executive Chef
    /...
    • 2013–2014
  • Justin Devillier
    Justin Devillier
    Self - Contestant
    /Chef
    /...
    • 2013
  • Sylva Senat
    Sylva Senat
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Shirley's Sous Chef
    • 2016–2017
  • Bruce Kalman
    Bruce Kalman
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Adrienne's Sous Chef
    • 2017–2018
  • Byron Gomez
    Byron Gomez
    Byron Gomez
    Self - Contestant
    • 2021
  • Ashleigh Shanti
    Ashleigh Shanti
    Ashleigh Shanti
    Self - Contestant
    • 2022
  • Ryan Scott
    Ryan Scott
    Self
    /Healthy Choice Flavor Ambassador
    /...
    • 2008–2012
  • Jennifer Biesty in Top Chef (2006)
    Jennifer Biesty
    Jennifer Biesty
    Self
    • 2008
  • Ashley Merriman
    Ashley Merriman
    Self - Contestant
    • 2009
  • Jeff McInnis
    Jeff McInnis
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    • 2008–2009
  • Ed Cotton
    Ed Cotton
    Self
    • 2010
  • Micah Fields
    Micah Fields
    Self - Contestant
    • 2012–2013
  • Sara Johannes
    Sara Johannes
    Self - Contestant
    /Executive Chef, Shoyu
    /...
    • 2013–2014
  • Louis Maldonado
    Louis Maldonado
    Self - Contestant
    /Last Chance Kitchen Winner
    /...
    • 2013–2014
  • Doug Adams
    Doug Adams
    Self - Contestant
    /Sous Chef, Imperial Restaurant
    • 2014
  • Jamie Lynch
    Jamie Lynch
    Jamie Lynch
    Self - Contestant
    • 2016–2020
  • Emily Hahn
    Emily Hahn
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Sheldon's Sous Chef
    • 2016–2017
  • Jae Jung
    Jae Jung
    Jae Jung
    Self - Contestant
    • 2022
  • Victoire Gouloubi
    Victoire Gouloubi
    Victoire Gouloubi
    Self - Contestant
    • 2023
  • Amanda Turner
    Amanda Turner
    Amanda Turner
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2024
  • Ron Duprat in Top Chef (2006)
    Ron Duprat
    Ron Duprat
    Self - Contestant
    • 2009
  • Radhika Desai
    Radhika Desai
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    • 2008–2009
  • Sara Nguyen
    Sara Nguyen
    Self
    /Self - Guest Diner
    • 2007
  • Kelly Liken
    Kelly Liken
    Self
    • 2010
  • Nyesha Arrington
    Nyesha Arrington
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    /...
    • 2011–2022
  • Chris Crary
    Chris Crary
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2011–2012
  • Heather Terhune
    Heather Terhune
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2011–2012
  • Adam Harvey
    Adam Harvey
    Self - Contestant
    /Sous Chef
    • 2014
  • Keriann Von Raesfeld
    Keriann Von Raesfeld
    Executive Chef, Exposed Gastronomy
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
  • Fatima Ali in Top Chef (2006)
    Fatima Ali
    Fatima Ali
    Self - Contestant
    • 2017–2018
  • Chris Viaud
    Chris Viaud
    Chris Viaud
    Self - Contestant
    • 2021
  • Jackson Kalb
    Jackson Kalb
    Jackson Kalb
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Sous Chef
    • 2022
  • Luke Kolpin
    Luke Kolpin
    Luke Kolpin
    Self - Contestant
    • 2022
  • Jo Chan
    Jo Chan
    Jo Chan
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Sous Chef
    • 2022
  • Nicole Gomes
    Nicole Gomes
    Nicole Gomes
    Self - Contestant
    • 2023
  • Zoi Antonitsas
    Zoi Antonitsas
    Self
    • 2008–2011
  • Daniel Boulud in After Hours with Daniel Boulud (2006)
    Daniel Boulud
    Daniel Boulud
    Self - Guest Judge
    /Award-Winning Chef
    /...
    • 2007–2025
  • Wylie Dufresne in Top Chef Masters (2009)
    Wylie Dufresne
    Wylie Dufresne
    Self - Guest Judge
    /Chef & Owner, Wd~50
    /...
    • 2007–2025
  • Mattin Noblia
    Mattin Noblia
    Self - Contestant
    • 2009
  • Ariane Duarte
    Ariane Duarte
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    • 2008–2009
  • Camille Becerra
    Camille Becerra
    Self
    /Self - Guest Diner
    • 2007–2009
  • Lia Bardeen
    Lia Bardeen
    Self
    /Self - Guest Diner
    • 2007
  • Joey Paulino
    Joey Paulino
    Self
    /Self - Guest Diner
    • 2007
  • Amanda Baumgarten
    Amanda Baumgarten
    Self
    • 2010
  • Dakota Weiss
    Dakota Weiss
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2011–2012
  • Bart Vandaele
    Bart Vandaele
    Self - Contestant
    • 2012
  • Stacy Cogswell
    Stacy Cogswell
    Executive Chef, Regal Beagle
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
  • Katie Weinner
    Katie Weinner
    Chef
    /Owner, SLC Pop
    /...
  • Sara Hauman
    Sara Hauman
    Sara Hauman
    Self - Contestant
    • 2021
  • Sarah Welch
    Sarah Welch
    Sarah Welch
    Self - Contestant
    • 2022
  • Charbel Hayek
    Charbel Hayek
    Charbel Hayek
    Self - Contestant
    • 2023
  • Kaleena Bliss
    Kaleena Bliss
    Kaleena Bliss
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2024
  • Manuel Treviño
    Manuel Treviño
    Self
    • 2008
  • Michelle Bernstein
    Michelle Bernstein
    Self - Guest Judge
    /Chef & Owner, Michy's
    /...
    • 2007–2013
  • Hector Santiago in Top Chef (2006)
    Hector Santiago
    Hector Santiago
    Self - Contestant
    • 2009
  • Dana Cowin
    Dana Cowin
    Self - Guest Judge
    /Editor-In-Chief, Food & Wine Magazine
    /...
    • 2007–2013
  • Harold Dieterle
    Harold Dieterle
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
    • 2006–2013
  • Jonathan Waxman in Top Chef Masters (2009)
    Jonathan Waxman
    Jonathan Waxman
    Self - Guest Judge
    /Self
    /...
    • 2010–2020
  • Melissa Harrison
    Melissa Harrison
    Self
    • 2008–2009
  • Gene
    Gene
    Self
    • 2008–2009
  • Whitney Otawka
    Whitney Otawka
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2011–2012
  • Patricia Vega
    Patricia Vega
    Self - Contestant
    /Sous Chef, David Burke Fishtail
    • 2013
  • Aaron Grissom at an event for Top Chef (2006)
    Aaron Grissom
    Aaron Grissom
    Executive Chef, Bow & Truss
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
  • Jim Smith
    Jim Smith
    Jim Smith
    Self - Contestant
    • 2016–2017
  • Claudette Zepeda
    Claudette Zepeda
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Guest Judge
    • 2017–2022
  • Brother Luck
    Brother Luck
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2017–2018
  • Avishar Barua
    Avishar Barua
    Avishar Barua
    Self - Contestant
    • 2021
  • Kévin D'Andréa
    Kévin D'Andréa
    Kévin D'Andréa
    Self - Contestant
    • 2024
  • Lana Lagomarsini
    Lana Lagomarsini
    Lana Lagomarsini
    Self - Contestant
    • 2025
  • Tristen Epps
    Tristen Epps
    Tristen Epps
    Self - Contestant
    • 2025
  • Massimo Piedimonte
    Massimo Piedimonte
    Massimo Piedimonte
    Self - Contestant
    • 2025
  • Vincenzo Loseto
    Vincenzo Loseto
    Vincenzo Loseto
    Self - Contestant
    • 2025
  • Shuai Wang
    Shuai Wang
    Shuai Wang
    Self - Contestant
    • 2025
  • Paula Endara
    Paula Endara
    Paula Endara
    Self - Contestant
    • 2025
  • Henry Lu
    Henry Lu
    Henry Lu
    Self - Contestant
    • 2025
  • César Murillo
    César Murillo
    César Murillo
    Self - Contestant
    • 2025
  • Frank Terzoli
    Frank Terzoli
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    /...
    • 2006–2007
  • Cliff Crooks
    Cliff Crooks
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    • 2006–2007
  • Erik Hopfinger
    Erik Hopfinger
    Self
    • 2008
  • Hubert Keller in Top Chef Masters (2009)
    Hubert Keller
    Hubert Keller
    Self - Guest Judge
    /Chef & Owner, Fleur De Lys
    /...
    • 2006–2013
  • Preeti Mistry
    Preeti Mistry
    Self - Contestant
    • 2009
  • Daniel Gagnon
    Daniel Gagnon
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    • 2008–2009
  • Kenny Gilbert
    Kenny Gilbert
    Self
    • 2010
  • Chuy Valencia
    Chuy Valencia
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2011–2012
  • Benedetto Bartolotta
    Benedetto Bartolotta
    Self - Contestant
    /Chef
    /...
    • 2013
  • Amanda Baumgarten
    Amanda Baumgarten
    Self - Contestant
    • 2016–2017
  • Tanya Holland
    Tanya Holland
    Self - Contestant
    • 2017–2018
  • Nelson German
    Nelson German
    Nelson German
    Self - Contestant
    • 2021
  • Gabriel Pascuzzi
    Gabriel Pascuzzi
    Gabriel Pascuzzi
    Self - Contestant
    • 2021
  • Monique Feybesse
    Monique Feybesse
    Monique Feybesse
    Self - Contestant
    • 2022
  • Dale MacKay
    Dale MacKay
    Dale MacKay
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Guest Judge
    • 2023–2025
  • Begoña Rodrigo
    Begoña Rodrigo
    Begoña Rodrigo
    Self - Contestant
    • 2023
  • Sylwia Stachyra
    Sylwia Stachyra
    Sylwia Stachyra
    Self - Contestant
    • 2023
  • Soo Ahn
    Soo Ahn
    Soo Ahn
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2024
  • Rasika Venkatesa
    Rasika Venkatesa
    Rasika Venkatesa
    Self - Contestant
    • 2024
  • Katianna Hong
    Katianna Hong
    Katianna Hong
    Self - Contestant
    • 2025
  • Otto Borsich
    Otto Borsich
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2006–2007
  • Rocco DiSpirito at an event for Obsessed (2009)
    Rocco DiSpirito
    Rocco DiSpirito
    Self - Guest Judge
    /Self
    /...
    • 2007–2009
  • Betty Fraser
    Betty Fraser
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
    • 2006–2007
  • Emily Sprissler
    Emily Sprissler
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2006–2007
  • Marisa Churchill
    Marisa Churchill
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2006–2007
  • Valerie Bolon
    Valerie Bolon
    Self
    • 2008–2011
  • Eve Aronoff
    Eve Aronoff
    Self - Contestant
    • 2009
  • Alex Eusebio
    Alex Eusebio
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    • 2008–2009
  • Curtis Stone in The Apprentice (2004)
    Curtis Stone
    Curtis Stone
    Host, Top Chef Masters
    /Self - Guest Judge
    /...
  • John Besh in Top Chef Masters (2009)
    John Besh
    John Besh
    Self - Guest Judge
    /Chef
    /...
    • 2009–2014
  • Micah Edelstein
    Micah Edelstein
    Self
    • 2007
  • Nancy Silverton in Eat the World with Emeril Lagasse (2016)
    Nancy Silverton
    Nancy Silverton
    Self
    /Self - Guest Judge
    • 2009–2020
  • Marcus Samuelsson
    Marcus Samuelsson
    Marcus Samuelsson
    Self - Guest Judge
    /Self
    • 2010–2023
  • Stephen Hopcraft
    Stephen Hopcraft
    Self
    • 2010
  • Richie Farina
    Richie Farina
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2011–2012
  • Eliza Gavin
    Eliza Gavin
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2012–2018
  • Danyele McPherson
    Danyele McPherson
    Self - Contestant
    • 2012
  • Janine Booth
    Janine Booth
    Self - Contestant
    /Chef de Cuisine, Root & Bone
    /...
    • 2013–2014
  • Michael Sichel
    Michael Sichel
    Self - Contestant
    /Executive Chef, Galatoire's
    • 2013
  • Rebecca LaMalfa
    Rebecca LaMalfa
    Executive Sous Chef, Trencherman
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
  • Ron Eyester
    Ron Eyester
    Chef
    /Owner, Rosebud
    /...
  • James Rigato
    James Rigato
    Executive Chef, The Root
    /Self - Contestant
    /...
  • Nilou Motamed
    Nilou Motamed
    Self - Guest Judge
    /Self
    /...
    • 2016–2020
  • Silvia Barban
    Silvia Barban
    Self - Contestant
    • 2016
  • Tyler Anderson
    Tyler Anderson
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2017–2018
  • Tu David Phu
    Tu David Phu
    Self - Contestant
    • 2017–2018
  • Hunter Lewis
    Hunter Lewis
    Self - Guest Judge
    /Self
    • 2020–2025
  • Robert Hernandez
    Robert Hernandez
    Robert Hernandez
    Self - Contestant
    /Self - Sous Chef
    • 2022
  • Charly Pierre
    Charly Pierre
    Charly Pierre
    Self - Contestant
    • 2024
  • Kat Turner
    Kat Turner
    Kat Turner
    Self - Contestant
    • 2025
  • Corwin Hemming
    Corwin Hemming
    Corwin Hemming
    Self - Contestant
    • 2025
  • Mia Gaines-Alt
    Mia Gaines-Alt
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    /...
    • 2006–2007
  • Carlos Fernandez
    Carlos Fernandez
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2006–2007
  • Nimma Osman
    Nimma Osman
    Self
    • 2008–2011
  • Suyai Steinhauer
    Suyai Steinhauer
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2006–2007
  • Andy Cohen
    Andy Cohen
    Andy Cohen
    Self - Host
    /Host, Watch What Happens Live
    /...
    • 2006–2013
  • Ming Tsai
    Ming Tsai
    Ming Tsai
    Self - Guest Judge
    /Chef
    /...
    • 2008–2014
  • Richard Sweeney
    Richard Sweeney
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    • 2008–2009
  • Art Smith in Top Chef Masters (2009)
    Art Smith
    Art Smith
    Self - Guest Judge
    /Self
    /...
    • 2010–2024
  • Candice Kumai
    Candice Kumai
    Self
    /Self - Contestant
    • 2006
  • Sandee Birdsong
    Sandee Birdsong
    Self
    • 2007
  • Paul Bartolotta
    Paul Bartolotta
    Self - Guest Judge
    /Chef
    /...
    • 2009–2024
  • Tom Douglas
    Tom Douglas
    Self - Guest Diner
    /James Beard Recipient & Restaurateur
    /...
    • 2009–2013
  • Tracey Bloom in Don't Be Tardy... (2012)
    Tracey Bloom
    Tracey Bloom
    Self
    • 2010
  • Arnold Myint
    Arnold Myint
    Self
    • 2010
  • Tamesha Warren
    Tamesha Warren
    Self
    • 2010
  • Lynne Gigliotti
    Lynne Gigliotti
    Self
    • 2010
  • Timothy Dean
    Timothy Dean
    Self
    • 2010
  • Andrea Curto-Randazzo
    Andrea Curto-Randazzo
    Self
    • 2010
  • Ludo Lefebvre in Top Chef Masters (2009)
    Ludo Lefebvre
    Ludo Lefebvre
    Self
    /Self - Guest Judge
    • 2011–2020
  • Keith Rhodes
    Keith Rhodes
    Self - Contestant
    /Self
    • 2011–2012
  • Naomi Pomeroy
    Naomi Pomeroy
    Naomi Pomeroy
    Self - Guest Judge
    /Chef & Owner, Beast
    /...
    • 2012–2021

Producers

  • Doneen Arquines
    Doneen Arquines
    executive producer / segment producer / supervising producer / associate producer / co-executive producer / senior producer
    • 2006–2022
  • Dan Cutforth
    Dan Cutforth
    executive producer
    • 2007–2019
  • Jane Lipsitz
    Jane Lipsitz
    executive producer
    • 2007–2019
  • Tom Colicchio
    Tom Colicchio
    executive producer / co-executive producer
    • 2009–2024
  • Casey Kriley
    Casey Kriley
    executive producer
    • 2009–2019
  • Blake Davis
    Blake Davis
    supervising producer / co-executive producer / field producer / senior producer
    • 2008–2019
  • Padma Lakshmi
    Padma Lakshmi
    executive producer / consulting producer
    • 2010–2022
  • Erica Ross
    Erica Ross
    co-executive producer / supervising producer / segment producer / executive producer
    • 2008–2017
  • Dave Serwatka
    Dave Serwatka
    executive producer
    • 2006–2013
  • Christian Homlish
    Christian Homlish
    supervising producer / producer / senior producer / associate producer
    • 2008–2014
  • Nan Strait
    Nan Strait
    executive producer / supervising producer / co-executive producer / segment producer
    • 2007–2013
  • Karen Pagtama
    Karen Pagtama
    supervising story producer / story producer / associate segment producer
    • 2006–2014
  • Chris Gallivan
    Chris Gallivan
    associate producer / senior producer / supervising producer / challenge producer / segment producer
    • 2006–2015
  • Wade Sheeler
    Wade Sheeler
    co-executive producer / supervising producer
    • 2011–2019
  • Tracy Tong
    Tracy Tong
    story producer / executive producer / co-executive producer / supervising producer / supervising story producer
    • 2009–2024
  • Andy Cohen
    Andy Cohen
    executive producer
    • 2009–2013
  • Tara Siener
    Tara Siener
    executive producer / supervising producer
    • 2012–2019
  • Gaylen Gawlowski
    Gaylen Gawlowski
    co-executive producer / executive producer
    • 2009–2017
  • Justin Rae Barnes
    Justin Rae Barnes
    supervising producer / co-executive producer / LCK supervising producer
    • 2014–2019
  • Dominic Ciccodicola
    Dominic Ciccodicola
    field producer / associate producer
    • 2006–2009
  • Sarah Madden
    Sarah Madden
    story assist / story producer
    • 2014–2019
  • Erik Sandoval
    Erik Sandoval
    producer
    • 2010–2014
  • Mark Hunter Braun
    Mark Hunter Braun
    field producer / story producer / field story associate producer / field story producer / story associate producer
    • 2010–2014
  • Shauna Minoprio
    Shauna Minoprio
    executive producer
    • 2006–2009
  • Clara Bottoms
    Clara Bottoms
    producer / associate producer
    • 2008–2014
  • Matthew Reichman
    Matthew Reichman
    associate producer / executive producer / segment producer
    • 2008–2013
  • Sandra J. Ciccone
    Sandra J. Ciccone
    segment producer / associate producer
    • 2010–2013
  • Andrew Wallace
    Andrew Wallace
    co-executive producer / executive producer / field producer
    • 2006–2013
  • Scott Patch
    Scott Patch
    story producer / co-executive producer / supervising producer / story field producer
    • 2010–2020
  • Ellie Carbajal
    Ellie Carbajal
    supervising producer / line producer
    • 2012–2019
  • Patrick Schmedeman
    Patrick Schmedeman
    co-executive producer / producer
    • 2015–2019
  • Eric Vier
    Eric Vier
    supervising producer / co-executive producer / supervising story producer
    • 2015–2023
  • Bengt Anderson
    Bengt Anderson
    field producer / senior field producer
    • 2007–2010
  • Hillary Olsen
    Hillary Olsen
    segment producer / executive producer / supervising producer / co-executive producer / supervising challenge producer
    • 2008–2014
  • Kristen Kapsaskis
    Kristen Kapsaskis
    story producer / associate producer / Story Producer
    • 2018–2024
  • Allison Klein
    Allison Klein
    producer / associate producer / field producer
    • 2012–2016
  • Steve Lichtenstein
    Steve Lichtenstein
    producer / supervising producer
    • 2006–2019
  • Sue Kolinsky
    Sue Kolinsky
    supervising producer / co-executive producer
    • 2010–2012
  • Chaz Gray
    Chaz Gray
    co-executive producer / executive producer
    • 2010–2015
  • Allison Habel
    Allison Habel
    Challenge Associate Producer / Challenge Producer
    • 2022–2025
  • Daniel Calin
    Daniel Calin
    challenge producer / supervising producer / segment producer
    • 2012–2017
  • Nick Foye
    Nick Foye
    digital producer / Digital Associate Producer (2021)
    • 2021–2023
  • Scott Shatsky
    Scott Shatsky
    supervising producer
    • 2006–2007
  • Jessica Guerra
    Jessica Guerra
    supervising story producer / story producer
    • 2016–2023
  • Caitlin Foose
    Caitlin Foose
    supervising story producer / supervising producer
    • 2016–2019
  • Brian M. Fowler
    Brian M. Fowler
    co-executive producer / senior producer / supervising producer
    • 2017–2020
  • Arthur Avedissian
    Arthur Avedissian
    story producer
    • 2006–2011
  • Elizabeth Cook
    Elizabeth Cook
    co-executive producer / field producer / executive producer / senior producer
    • 2006–2010
  • Andrew Stryker
    Andrew Stryker
    story producer
    • 2013–2018
  • Margit Ritz
    Margit Ritz
    senior segment producer / segment producer / supervising producer
    • 2006–2010
  • Frank Crane
    Frank Crane
    challenge associate producer / challenge producer / producer
    • 2016–2020
  • Lee Anne Wong
    Lee Anne Wong
    supervising culinary producer
    • 2006–2008
  • Jaymee Johnson
    Jaymee Johnson
    senior producer / producer / segment producer / supervising producer
    • 2008–2011
  • Laura Yonker Myers
    Laura Yonker Myers
    supervising story producer / supervising post producer / story producer
    • 2015–2018
  • Justin Brooks
    Justin Brooks
    producer / associate producer
    • 2021–2024
  • Tatiana Orozco
    Tatiana Orozco
    line producer
    • 2008–2012
  • Castor Fernandez
    Castor Fernandez
    associate producer / story producer
    • 2010–2011
  • Cat Sullivan
    Cat Sullivan
    associate producer / challenge producer
    • 2014–2016
  • Joy Rillo Hryniewicz
    Joy Rillo Hryniewicz
    producer / field producer
    • 2006–2007
  • Meri Haitkin
    Meri Haitkin
    field producer / supervising producer / producer
    • 2007–2013
  • Kevin Leffler
    Kevin Leffler
    supervising producer / producer
    • 2008–2009
  • Ruth Amsel
    Ruth Amsel
    Story Producer
    • 2009–2010
  • Keith Fisher
    Keith Fisher
    story producer
    • 2017–2019
  • Teresa Hsu
    Teresa Hsu
    supervising story producer
    • 2017–2019
  • Ross H. Warren
    Ross H. Warren
    story producer
    • 2018–2021
  • Fred Pichel
    Fred Pichel
    co-executive producer
    • 2008–2009
  • Anthony McCarthy
    Anthony McCarthy
    segment associate producer / production assistant
    • 2010–2012
  • Marco Franzitta
    Marco Franzitta
    challenge producer / supervising challenge producer
    • 2015–2017
  • Rich Brusa
    Rich Brusa
    challenge producer / supervising producer
    • 2017–2020
  • Thi Nguyen
    Thi Nguyen
    co-executive producer / supervising challenge producer
    • 2017–2020
  • Marcy Guevara-Prete
    Marcy Guevara-Prete
    associate producer / challenge producer
    • 2020–2021
  • Alex Davies
    Alex Davies
    associate producer / segment producer / supervising producer
    • 2007–2013
  • David A. Kleiler Jr.
    David A. Kleiler Jr.
    web content producer / producer
    • 2009–2013
  • Audrey George
    Audrey George
    story producer
    • 2009–2011
  • Zoe Jackson
    Zoe Jackson
    supervising producer / senior producer
    • 2016–2018
  • Dan Murphy
    Dan Murphy
    head of production
    • 2016–2018
  • Neomi Peries
    Neomi Peries
    culinary producer
    • 2016–2018
  • Vim Shanmugam
    Vim Shanmugam
    producer
    • 2010–2014
  • Ryan Biegel
    Ryan Biegel
    challenge associate producer / challenge producer
    • 2015–2017
  • Diana Schmedeman
    Diana Schmedeman
    producer / tradeout producer
    • 2016–2018
  • Nora Cromwell
    Nora Cromwell
    field producer
    • 2016–2018
  • Christopher Jewell Lanier
    Christopher Jewell Lanier
    digital producer
    • 2016–2018
  • Nikki Antonio
    Nikki Antonio
    challenge associate producer / Challenge Associate Producer
    • 2023–2024
  • Enrique Huertas
    Enrique Huertas
    story associate producer / associate producer
    • 2011–2013
  • Sandee Birdsong
    Sandee Birdsong
    consulting producer / supervising culinary producer
    • 2016–2018
  • Emily Van Bergen
    Emily Van Bergen
    supervising story producer
    • 2016–2018
  • Jillian Mireles
    Jillian Mireles
    Supervising Story Producer
    • 2022–2023
  • Julie Duggan
    Julie Duggan
    story producer
    • 2006–2008
  • Dan Volpe
    Dan Volpe
    line producer
    • 2012–2013
  • Jamie Lauren Davis
    Jamie Lauren Davis
    associate producer
    • 2012–2013
  • Molly O'Rourke
    Molly O'Rourke
    field producer
    • 2006–2012
  • Lisa Fletcher
    Lisa Fletcher
    field producer
    • 2008–2009
  • Myles Collins
    Myles Collins
    associate producer
    • 2013–2014
  • Ivan Oyco
    Ivan Oyco
    senior producer
    • 2013–2014
  • Shealan Spencer
    Shealan Spencer
    co-executive producer
    • 2013–2014
  • Tony Biancosino
    Tony Biancosino
    associate producer
    • 2010–2011
  • Abel M. González
    Abel M. González
    culinary associate producer
    • 2010–2011
  • Shea Spencer
    Shea Spencer
    supervising producer
    • 2010–2011
  • Anna Wong
    Anna Wong
    associate producer / field producer
    • 2011–2012
  • Jillian Rosandich
    Jillian Rosandich
    culinary associate producer / culinary producer
    • 2017–2019
  • Rich Buhrman
    Rich Buhrman
    co-executive producer
    • 2007–2009
  • Karol Escobar
    Karol Escobar
    associate producer
    • 2014–2015
  • Fallon Jethroe
    Fallon Jethroe
    producer
    • 2014–2015
  • JoAnn Cianciulli
    JoAnn Cianciulli
    culinary producer
    • 2006–2011
  • Cameron Glenar
    Cameron Glenar
    associate story producer / story producer
    • 2006–2010
  • Jonathan Craig
    Jonathan Craig
    associate story producer
    • 2013–2014
  • Andrew Calver
    Andrew Calver
    associate producer
    • 2014–2015
  • Schuyler Pryor
    Schuyler Pryor
    associate producer
    • 2014–2015
  • Ashley Walters
    Ashley Walters
    assistant producer (2014)
    • 2014–2015
  • Shannon Callaghan
    Shannon Callaghan
    senior producer
    • 2015–2016
  • Meggan Bailey
    Meggan Bailey
    digital producer
    • 2018–2019
  • Marielle Huey
    Marielle Huey
    associate field producer / field producer
    • 2018–2019
  • Maureen Biegas
    Maureen Biegas
    Supervising Story Producer
    • 2022–2023
  • Heather Manross
    Heather Manross
    story producer
    • 2008–2009
  • Ted Williams
    Ted Williams
    story producer
    • 2008–2009
  • Lindsay Russell
    Lindsay Russell
    associate producer
    • 2011–2012
  • Spencer Schwab
    Spencer Schwab
    producer
    • 2016–2017
  • Sara Brown-Hiegel
    Sara Brown-Hiegel
    culinary associate producer
    • 2017–2018
  • Mia Bruno
    Mia Bruno
    field associate producer
    • 2017–2018
  • Colby Cote
    Colby Cote
    field producer
    • 2017–2018
  • Nate Cox
    Nate Cox
    story assistant
    • 2017–2018
  • Eric Gleason
    Eric Gleason
    story assistant
    • 2017–2018
  • Heidi Gray
    Heidi Gray
    challenge associate producer
    • 2017–2018
  • Anika Guldstrand
    Anika Guldstrand
    story producer
    • 2017–2018
  • Caitlin Henley
    Caitlin Henley
    story associate producer
    • 2017–2018
  • Jamie Lauren
    Jamie Lauren
    supervising culinary producer
    • 2017–2018
  • Jessie Middlesworth
    Jessie Middlesworth
    challenge producer
    • 2017–2018
  • Jeremy Pearce
    Jeremy Pearce
    culinary associate producer
    • 2017–2018
  • Katie Turley-Molony
    Katie Turley-Molony
    story producer
    • 2017–2018
  • Alexander Wenger
    Alexander Wenger
    field associate producer
    • 2017–2018
  • Michelle Dunn
    Michelle Dunn
    associate producer
    • 2020
  • Gabrielle Glenn
    Gabrielle Glenn
    producer
    • 2021
  • Sesean Bridges
    Sesean Bridges
    field producer
    • 2022
  • Alexandra Hutson
    Alexandra Hutson
    field associate producer
    • 2022
  • Kyle Jones
    Kyle Jones
    story assistant
    • 2022
  • Diana E. Gonzales
    Diana E. Gonzales
    supervising producer
    • 2023
  • Jo Sharon
    Jo Sharon
    executive producer
    • 2023
  • Lauren Utvich
    Lauren Utvich
    Culinary Producer
    • 2023
  • John Adams
    John Adams
    supervising challenge producer
    • 2024
  • Taylor Cochran
    Taylor Cochran
    supervising producer
    • 2024
  • Gary Snoonian
    Gary Snoonian
    line producer
    • 2006–2007
  • Jenn de Mahy
    Jenn de Mahy
    associate producer
    • 2008
  • Kevin Kearney
    Kevin Kearney
    supervising producer
    • 2011–2012
  • David Grant
    David Grant
    associate producer
    • 2015–2016
  • Jessica Bahr
    Jessica Bahr
    challenge producer
    • 2016–2017
  • Josie Day
    Josie Day
    story assistant
    • 2016–2017
  • Brook Gossard
    Brook Gossard
    culinary associate producer
    • 2016–2017
  • Jill Jones
    Jill Jones
    story producer
    • 2016–2017
  • Darin Kato
    Darin Kato
    culinary producer
    • 2016–2017
  • Matthew Larkin
    Matthew Larkin
    field producer
    • 2016–2017
  • Melissa Marin
    Melissa Marin
    field associate producer
    • 2016–2017
  • Erin Sands
    Erin Sands
    challenge associate producer
    • 2016–2017
  • Billie Speer
    Billie Speer
    supervising story producer
    • 2016–2017
  • Colin Willauer
    Colin Willauer
    culinary producer
    • 2016–2017
  • Jesse Ziebart
    Jesse Ziebart
    associate producer
    • 2016–2017
  • Jennifer Busch Ruiz
    Jennifer Busch Ruiz
    line producer
    • 2017–2018
  • Top Chef
    Top Chef
    producer
    • 2021
  • Audrey Seda
    Audrey Seda
    associate producer
    • 2021
  • Joshua Fruehling
    Joshua Fruehling
    field producer / producer: web
    • 2008–2009
  • Randy Byers
    Randy Byers
    story producer
    • 2008
  • Jackie Robbins
    Jackie Robbins
    associate field producer
    • 2009
  • Tracey Izatt
    Tracey Izatt
    field producer
    • 2010–2011
  • Gavin Rember
    Gavin Rember
    field associate producer
    • 2010
  • Rachael Knopf
    Rachael Knopf
    associate producer
    • 2013–2014
  • Azon Juan
    Azon Juan
    supervising producer
    • 2014–2015
  • Ashley Hanna
    Ashley Hanna
    associate challenge producer
    • 2018–2019
  • Behnaz Zainudini
    Behnaz Zainudini
    associate producer
    • 2023
  • Katie Christ
    Katie Christ
    culinary producer
    • 2006
  • Jessica Cabrera
    Jessica Cabrera
    producer
    • 2008–2009
  • Shawnelle Gibbs
    Shawnelle Gibbs
    story producer
    • 2008–2009
  • Marisa Audley
    Marisa Audley
    field associate producer
    • 2016–2017
  • Mary Morelli
    Mary Morelli
    story producer
    • 2016–2017
  • Jennifer Lynne Jorgenson
    Jennifer Lynne Jorgenson
    associate producer
    • 2017–2018
  • Cassie D'Agostino
    Cassie D'Agostino
    associate producer
    • 2021
  • Pegah Azin
    Pegah Azin
    associate producer
    • 2024
  • David Brandon
    David Brandon
    story producer
    • 2011–2012
  • Melissa Arbelo
    Melissa Arbelo
    story producer
    • 2016–2017
  • Cathy Schraibman
    Cathy Schraibman
    story associate producer
    • 2016–2017
  • Vikrant Chopra
    Vikrant Chopra
    line producer uk / line producer UK
    • 2023
  • Camille Strayhorn
    Camille Strayhorn
    associate producer
    • 2006
  • Lee Olson
    Lee Olson
    story producer
    • 2010
  • Michael Rucker
    Michael Rucker
    supervising producer / field producer / co-executive producer
    • 2007–2011
  • Cynthia Childs
    Cynthia Childs
    supervising story producer
    • 2008–2009
  • Natalie Allan
    Natalie Allan
    supervising story producer / story producer
    • 2010–2011
  • Rona Moser
    Rona Moser
    associate producer
    • 2013
  • Laurel Mick
    Laurel Mick
    story producer
    • 2011–2013
  • Olivia Carmel
    Olivia Carmel
    associate digital producer
    • 2018
  • Joelle Luman
    Joelle Luman
    associate producer
    • 2011
  • Jeff Singer
    Jeff Singer
    story producer
    • 2012–2013
  • Jennifer Roth
    Jennifer Roth
    story producer
    • 2012
  • Amy Woods
    Amy Woods
    story producer
    • 2011
  • Hollie Self
    Hollie Self
    story producer
    • 2013
  • Brynn Wexler
    Brynn Wexler
    segment producer
    • 2006
  • Charlie Newton
    Charlie Newton
    story producer
    • 2007
  • Debbie Levin
    Debbie Levin
    field producer
    • 2008
  • Benjamin Mack
    Benjamin Mack
    lead field producer / supervising producer
    • 2009–2012
  • Amy Procacci
    Amy Procacci
    field producer
    • 2010
  • Brian Szot
    Brian Szot
    producer
    • 2007
  • Kevin Morra
    Kevin Morra
    co-executive producer
    • 2009
  • Archie Gips
    Archie Gips
    co-executive producer
    • 2010
  • Ryan Simpkins
    Ryan Simpkins
    supervising producer
    • 2010
  • Lisa Singer Haese
    Lisa Singer Haese
    supervising producer
    • 2011
  • Cindy Murphy
    Cindy Murphy
    story producer
    • 2011
  • Jonathan Barnett Peters
    Jonathan Barnett Peters
    story associate producer
    • 2011
  • Lindsay Webster
    Lindsay Webster
    story producer
    • 2011
  • Rebecca E. Bozzo
    Rebecca E. Bozzo
    associate story producer
    • 2013
  • Ashley Kaplan
    Ashley Kaplan
    producer
    • 2013
  • Jeremy Matthew Klein
    Jeremy Matthew Klein
    assistant producer
    • 2013
  • Melody Edwards
    Melody Edwards
    associate story producer
    • 2016
  • Jean-Luc Bonefacino
    Jean-Luc Bonefacino
    Line Producer: Macau
    • 2019
  • Top Chef
    Top Chef
    producer
    • 2021
  • Camille Mathieu
    Camille Mathieu
    associate producer
    • 2023
  • James J. Duhon
    James J. Duhon
    Shooting Producer/Director
    • 2024
  • Gail Simmons
    Gail Simmons
    executive producer
    • 2024
  • Damien Breen
    Damien Breen
    associate producer
  • Jason Hunt
    Jason Hunt
    senior producer
  • Steve Joachim
    Steve Joachim
    segment producer (season 2)

Composers

  • Ali Memarian
    Ali Memarian
    • 2010–2023
  • Gregory Butler
    Gregory Butler
    • 2006–2011
  • Biff Sanders
    Biff Sanders
    • 2006–2010
  • Aaron Kaplan
    Aaron Kaplan
    • 2006–2021
  • Matthew McGaughey
    Matthew McGaughey
    • 2008–2010
  • Robert Allen Elliott
    Robert Allen Elliott
    • 2022–2023

Cinematographers

  • Burke Heffner
    Burke Heffner
    • 2014–2020
  • Paul Starkman
    Paul Starkman
    • 2007–2008
  • Skyler Rousselet
    Skyler Rousselet
    • 2013
  • Ariel Boles
    Ariel Boles
    • 2012–2013
  • George Maxwell
    George Maxwell
    • 2012–2013
  • Craig Spirko
    Craig Spirko
    • 2007
  • Tim Spellman
    Tim Spellman
    • 2011
  • Bradley Sellers
    Bradley Sellers

Editors

  • Kevin Kearney
    Kevin Kearney
    • 2009–2012
  • Steve Lichtenstein
    Steve Lichtenstein
    • 2006–2021
  • Kevin Leffler
    Kevin Leffler
    • 2006–2011
  • Austin Flack
    Austin Flack
    • 2011–2013
  • Jeff Nemetz
    Jeff Nemetz
    • 2010–2013
  • Michael Abitz
    Michael Abitz
    • 2020–2021
  • Brianna Dellinger
    Brianna Dellinger
    • 2006–2011
  • Shannon Baker Davis
    Shannon Baker Davis
    • 2012–2014
  • Jared McClurg
    Jared McClurg
    • 2011–2013
  • Anthony J. Rivard
    Anthony J. Rivard
    • 2011–2013

Casting

  • Nick Gilhool
    Nick Gilhool
    • 2008–2015
  • Ronald Mare Jr.
    Ronald Mare Jr.
    • 2022–2024
  • Samantha Hanks
    Samantha Hanks
    • 2016–2018
  • Erin-Lee Skilton
    Erin-Lee Skilton
    • 2016–2018
  • Erin Adams
    Erin Adams
    • 2016–2017
  • Randy Bernstein
    Randy Bernstein
    • 2006
  • Barbara Bartenes-Wulff
    Barbara Bartenes-Wulff
    • 2016

Production Design

  • James Connelly
    James Connelly
    • 2013–2023
  • Jeff Hall
    Jeff Hall
    • 2006

Art Directors

  • Marie Lynn Wagner
    Marie Lynn Wagner
    • 2008–2010
  • Bethany Gilges
    Bethany Gilges
    • 2016–2018
  • Jordan Steinberg
    Jordan Steinberg
    • 2013–2014
  • Matthew Kornegay
    Matthew Kornegay
    • 2023–2024
  • Johnny White
    Johnny White
    • 2007
  • Ace Eure
    Ace Eure
    • 2009
  • Dan George
    Dan George
    • 2015
  • Kaitlynn VanVoorhis
    Kaitlynn VanVoorhis
    • 2021
  • Kristi Adams
    Kristi Adams
  • James Carhart
    James Carhart

Set Decorators

  • Bryant Berry
    Bryant Berry
    • 2016–2018
  • Abbie Jacobson
    Abbie Jacobson
    • 2008

Costume Designer

  • Juli Faller
    Juli Faller
    • 2006–2007

Makeup Department

  • Kristen Kiyan
    Kristen Kiyan
    makeup artist
    • 2008–2011
  • Alyssa Fall
    Alyssa Fall
    makeup department head
    • 2021–2023
  • Teresa Morgan
    Teresa Morgan
    makeup department head
    • 2007–2008
  • Derek Yuen
    Derek Yuen
    host hairstylist
    • 2024–2025
  • Karen Houghton Simon
    Karen Houghton Simon
    makeup artist
    • 2006
  • Zsofia Otvos
    Zsofia Otvos
    key makeup artist
    • 2006
  • Alicia Carbajal
    Alicia Carbajal
    makeup artist
    • 2017
  • Jessie Riley
    Jessie Riley
    makeup artist
    • 2017
  • W. Bob Scott
    W. Bob Scott
    host makeup artist
    • 2017
  • Jeanie Syfu
    Jeanie Syfu
    host hair stylist
    • 2017

Production Management

  • William Hoppins
    William Hoppins
    post-production supervisor
    • 2007–2010
  • Dan Volpe
    Dan Volpe
    production manager
    • 2009–2012
  • Lindsey Shupe
    Lindsey Shupe
    production manager
    • 2016–2020
  • Tatiana Orozco
    Tatiana Orozco
    production manager
    • 2007–2008
  • Andrew Guiley
    Andrew Guiley
    post-production manager
    • 2016–2018
  • Matt Ransdell
    Matt Ransdell
    production manager
    • 2017–2018
  • Khadijah Forte
    Khadijah Forte
    assistant production office coordinator
    • 2022
  • Sarita Fruge
    Sarita Fruge
    assistant production manager
    • 2022
  • Rexx Villotti
    Rexx Villotti
    production manager
    • 2024
  • Jennifer Busch Ruiz
    Jennifer Busch Ruiz
    production supervisor
    • 2016–2017

Second Unit Directors or Assistant Directors

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan
    first assistant director
    • 2006–2011
  • Belinda Bernardo
    Belinda Bernardo
    second assistant director
    • 2007–2012
  • Daniel Shepard
    Daniel Shepard
    associate director / second assistant director
    • 2016–2024
  • Austin Sipes
    Austin Sipes
    associate director
    • 2013–2018
  • T.J. Ganser
    T.J. Ganser
    associate director
    • 2022–2025
  • Sandra Siso
    Sandra Siso
    second second assistant director / associate director
    • 2008–2016
  • Richard H. Wood
    Richard H. Wood
    second second assistant director
    • 2007–2009
  • Ryan Turpin
    Ryan Turpin
    associate director
    • 2013–2014
  • Sean Callahan
    Sean Callahan
    first assistant director
    • 2006–2007
  • Charlie Eubanks
    Charlie Eubanks
    first assistant director
    • 2008

Art Department

  • Derek Crimmel
    Derek Crimmel
    construction foreman / construction coordinator
    • 2006–2015
  • Jose Galan
    Jose Galan
    swing gang
    • 2013–2016
  • Bryant Berry
    Bryant Berry
    art department coordinator / art department assistant
    • 2016–2018
  • Gordon Gilges
    Gordon Gilges
    art department: swing
    • 2016–2018
  • Rob Sulit
    Rob Sulit
    swing lead
    • 2016–2018
  • Adam Van Der Mark
    Adam Van Der Mark
    art department: swing
    • 2016–2018
  • Lenice Centanni
    Lenice Centanni
    art assistant
    • 2020–2021
  • Aaron Fink
    Aaron Fink
    art department assistant
    • 2012–2013
  • Michael C. Biddle
    Michael C. Biddle
    set dresser
    • 2007
  • Brian Cote
    Brian Cote
    scenic charge
    • 2008–2009

Sound Department

  • Patrick Grandclaudon
    Patrick Grandclaudon
    dialogue editor / re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor / sound editor
    • 2009–2023
  • Paul Orozco
    Paul Orozco
    sound mixer / sound: A2 / a2
    • 2008–2014
  • Brian Perry
    Brian Perry
    sound mixer / lead audio mixer
    • 2021–2025
  • Mickey McMullen
    Mickey McMullen
    production sound mixer / sound
    • 2010–2020
  • Darren Brower
    Darren Brower
    audio manager / sound mixer
    • 2010–2018
  • Brian Johnson
    Brian Johnson
    co-sound supervisor / sound supervisor / audio supervisor / sound mixer
    • 2009–2011
  • Aaron Saddler
    Aaron Saddler
    sound supervisor / audio supervisor
    • 2008–2017
  • Cathleen Conte
    Cathleen Conte
    adr recordist / assistant dialogue recordist / assistant adr recordist / assistant adr
    • 2013–2018
  • Zach Kahl
    Zach Kahl
    sound mixer
    • 2021–2022
  • Nico Espinosa
    Nico Espinosa
    audio mixer
    • 2016–2018

Visual Effects

  • Skyler Rousselet
    Skyler Rousselet
    associate digital producer
    • 2012–2014
  • Rhett Blankenship
    Rhett Blankenship
    visual effects
    • 2016–2017
  • Donna Lee Lewis
    Donna Lee Lewis
    digital producer
    • 2010

Camera and Electrical Department

  • Ryan Jordan
    Ryan Jordan
    camera operator / jib operator
    • 2007–2018
  • Brett Knott
    Brett Knott
    best boy electric / gaffer / best boy electric: second unit / electrician
    • 2008–2018
  • Malkuth Frahm
    Malkuth Frahm
    camera operator
    • 2006–2013
  • Palmer Anderson
    Palmer Anderson
    assistant camera
    • 2007–2013
  • Kevin Nowicki
    Kevin Nowicki
    camera operator / motion control timelapse / aerial unit cameraman / handheld gimbal operator / camera operator: b-roll, second unit
    • 2012–2018
  • Nathan Brown
    Nathan Brown
    electrician / gaffer / best boy electric
    • 2011–2022
  • Shanra Kehl
    Shanra Kehl
    camera operator
    • 2007–2013
  • Kelsey Shaw McNeal
    Kelsey Shaw McNeal
    still photographer
    • 2006–2009
  • Maggie Rimassa
    Maggie Rimassa
    camera operator / junior operator
    • 2016–2022
  • Paul Meehan
    Paul Meehan
    key grip / camera operator / rigging grip
    • 2007–2018

Casting Department

  • Heather Allyn
    Heather Allyn
    casting producer / supervising casting producer
    • 2014–2024
  • Mark Hunter Braun
    Mark Hunter Braun
    casting producer / casting associate / senior casting producer
    • 2008–2013
  • Sena Rich
    Sena Rich
    casting associate / casting producer
    • 2017–2024
  • Donna Lee Lewis
    Donna Lee Lewis
    casting producer / casting associate
    • 2009–2012
  • Jordan Wiles
    Jordan Wiles
    casting producer
    • 2008–2010
  • Lauren Schlossman
    Lauren Schlossman
    casting producer / senior casting producer
    • 2011–2014
  • Winston A. Abalos
    Winston A. Abalos
    casting coordinator / associate casting coordinator
    • 2020–2023
  • Alexis Diamond
    Alexis Diamond
    casting producer
    • 2014–2016
  • Gavin O'Fearraigh
    Gavin O'Fearraigh
    casting assistant / Sequester apoc / sequester apoc
    • 2021–2024
  • Zach Holmstrom
    Zach Holmstrom
    casting coordinator
    • 2021–2022

Costume and Wardrobe Department

  • Myda Noriega
    Myda Noriega
    set costumer
    • 2015–2020
  • Kelly Harmon
    Kelly Harmon
    costumer
    • 2009–2010
  • Art Conn
    Art Conn
    wardrobe supervisor
    • 2013–2014
  • Veronica Martinez
    Veronica Martinez
    wardrobe assistant
    • 2007
  • Clare Sofer
    Clare Sofer
    set costumer
    • 2024

Editorial Department

  • Pepe Serventi
    Pepe Serventi
    on-line editor / colorist / on-line editor/colorist
    • 2007–2024
  • Damon Brown
    Damon Brown
    post-production assistant / tape librarian
    • 2009–2013
  • Shawn Pinner
    Shawn Pinner
    on-line assistant editor / assistant editor
    • 2008–2012
  • Ronnie Raffaniello
    Ronnie Raffaniello
    post-production coordinator / post-production assistant / assistant editor / lead assistant editor
    • 2011–2018
  • Emill Shavoz
    Emill Shavoz
    assistant editor
    • 2010–2012
  • Basuki Juwono
    Basuki Juwono
    lead assistant editor / assistant editor
    • 2009–2012
  • Eva Honegger Sarrafan
    Eva Honegger Sarrafan
    assistant editor
    • 2009–2011
  • Courtney Beaudry
    Courtney Beaudry
    assistant editor / post-production assistant
    • 2018–2021
  • Erin Dowgiert
    Erin Dowgiert
    assistant editor
    • 2008–2009
  • Scott Freeman
    Scott Freeman
    Artist Inventor of Agnostic Tapeless Conform Workflow includes Roundtrip / finishing artist / on-line digitizer
    • 2006–2007

Location Management

  • Myles Collins
    Myles Collins
    locations coordinator
    • 2012–2013
  • Clayton Tilley
    Clayton Tilley
    location assistant
    • 2016–2017
  • Ben Lipsey
    Ben Lipsey
    location scout
    • 2021
  • Jamie Ergas-Ryba
    Jamie Ergas-Ryba
    location scout
    • 2010–2011
  • Rik Nagel
    Rik Nagel
    location scout
    • 2010–2011
  • Jason Sargis
    Jason Sargis
    location manager
    • 2016–2017
  • Cosimo Lipparini
    Cosimo Lipparini
    location production assistant
    • 2020
  • Paola Piattelli
    Paola Piattelli
    location manager
    • 2020
  • Erik Ceballos Valdés
    Erik Ceballos Valdés
    location manager
    • 2017
  • Natalia Varela
    Natalia Varela
    assistant location manager
    • 2017

Music Department

  • David Vanacore
    David Vanacore
    additional music
    • 2006–2022
  • Kyle Johnston
    Kyle Johnston
    composer: additional music
    • 2010–2016
  • Nikole Luebbe Sherman
    Nikole Luebbe Sherman
    music supervisor / music coordinator
    • 2016–2023
  • Aaron Kaplan
    Aaron Kaplan
    composer: underscore
    • 2008–2012
  • Matthew McGaughey
    Matthew McGaughey
    composer: additional music
    • 2006–2009
  • Brian J. Casey
    Brian J. Casey
    additional music
    • 2014–2023
  • Nicholas William Bailey
    Nicholas William Bailey
    additional music
    • 2011–2019
  • David Velez
    David Velez
    Additional Music Composer / composer: additional music / composer additional music
    • 2014–2024
  • Andrew Wilson
    Andrew Wilson
    additional music
    • 2009–2019
  • Carrie Hughes
    Carrie Hughes
    music supervisor
    • 2011–2012

Transportation Department

  • Antionne Rolle
    Antionne Rolle
    transportation coordinator
    • 2009–2011
  • Giacomo Benassi
    Giacomo Benassi
    Transportation Assistant: Italy
    • 2020

Additional Crew

  • Erin Rott
    Erin Rott
    assistant: Ms. Lipsitz / assistant: Mr. Cutforth
    • 2006–2012
  • Idris Kennedy
    Idris Kennedy
    production coordinator / production assistant / field coordinator
    • 2009–2021
  • Desphina Vorgeas
    Desphina Vorgeas
    Cast Manager / sequester coordinator
    • 2017–2025
  • Monica Jennings
    Monica Jennings
    production accountant
    • 2011–2015
  • Paul S. Markham
    Paul S. Markham
    assistant to culinary producer
    • 2006–2010
  • Davy Hellas
    Davy Hellas
    office production assistant
    • 2009–2012
  • Walter Lee
    Walter Lee
    production assistant
    • 2009–2012
  • Walter Sanchez
    Walter Sanchez
    post-production coordinator / post production coordinator / production coordinator
    • 2007–2011
  • Enrique Huertas
    Enrique Huertas
    key production assistant / production coordinator
    • 2007–2011
  • Jason Stuart Duffy
    Jason Stuart Duffy
    talent coordinator / talent manager
    • 2009–2012

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