Troy Johnson Bio | Wiki
Troy Johnson is a famous American writer, food critic, and television personality. He has appeared on Iron Chef America and The Best Thing I Ever Ate as a judge and panelist. He currently serves as a judge at Guy’s Grocery Games show on Food Network and Campus Eats on the Big Ten Network. Before, he worked as the host of Crave and Outta Left Field at Food Network.
Troy Johnson Age
He was born on August 13, 1973, in San Diego, California, in the United States of America. Johnson is 50 years old and celebrates his birthday on August 13.
Troy Johnson Height
He is a man of average stature. Johnson stands at the height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx. 1.7 m).
Troy Johnson Family
He was born to his supportive and hardworking parents in San Diego, California, in the United States. Johnson grew up with a gay parent. He also wrote a memoir on growing up with gay parents, Family Outing before the gay rights movement took off. He holds an American nationality.
Troy Johnson Wife
He is married to his gorgeous wife Claire in November 2019. The duo celebrated its second anniversary in November 2021. Johnson and Claire are parents to their firstborn son Jasper Smith born November 8, 2021. He is also a fan of the San Diego Padres and resides in San Diego.
Troy Johnson Education
He graduated from Mt. Carmel High School with his high school diploma. He later enrolled at California State University, Chico, and pursued a bachelor’s degree in speech communications and poetry graduating in 1997.
Troy Johnson Food Network
He first worked at the San Diego CityBeat after graduating from college from 2002 to 2007 as a music journalist. During his tenure, he wrote pieces for Billboard and Spin. He later moved to San Diego TV and hosted the Fox Rox show from 2001 to 2007. Moreover, Johnson has also written articles for magazines such as Surfer, Rolling Stone, Mojo, and also Paper. Johnson spent a year as San Diego Padres pregame show host, Outta Left Field.
He joined food writing in 2007 and developed a reputation as a food critic. Johnson had his first editorial of a local Italian restaurant that impressed the editorial staff and won Best in Show for the San Diego Press Club. Further, he joined the Food Network and hosted Crave in August 2011. He joined the San Diego Magazine as the food and restaurant editor-at-large and dining critic.
In 2013 he became a judge on Guy’s Grocery Games show and is still a rotating judge. Along with Jenny Dell, they host Campus Eats, a food-related show at Big Ten Network since 2016.
Some of Troy’s colleagues at Food Network include:
Nancy Fuller – Host
Adam Gertler – Host
Ingrid Hoffmann – Host
Katie Lee – Co-host
Marsh Mokhtari – Host
Ellie Krieger – Host
Troy Johnson Net Worth
He has attained decent possessions working as a professional writer, food critic, and television personality since 2002. Johnson has an estimated net worth of $1 Million.
How Old Is Troy Johnson
Johnson is 50 years old born on August 13, 1973, in San Diego, California, in the USA.
Is Troy Johnson Married
Johnson married his gorgeous wife Claire in November 2019. The duo is parents to their firstborn son Jasper Smith born November 8, 2021.
Who Is Troy Johnson
Johnson is a famous American writer, food critic, and television personality. He has appeared on Iron Chef America and The Best Thing I Ever Ate as a judge and panelist. Currently, he serves as a judge at Guy’s Grocery Games show on Food Network and Campus Eats on the Big Ten Network. Before, he worked as Crave and Outta Left Field host at Food Network.
Johnson’s Social Media Handles
Instagram: heytroyjohnson
Twitter: @_troyjohnson