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Kevin Bludso (born 1965) is an American chef, restaurateur, and television personality.
Early life
Bludso was born in 1965 in Compton, California. His father was a police officer at the Los Angeles Police Department; his mother was a postal service worker. While on summer vacation, Bludso lived with his aunt, Willie Mae Fields, in Corsicana, Texas. Fields introduced him to Texas-style barbecue; at the age of 9 or 10, Bludso was allowed to help with the cooking. He studied business at the Dallas-based Bishop College.
Career
Prior to entering the food industry, Bludso worked as a correctional officer for thirteen years. He opened Bludso's BBQ in 2008, serving as its pitmaster. Based in Compton, the restaurant shut down in September 2016, following a dispute with the landlord. Bludso also owns restaurants in Hollywood and Melbourne, Australia. Since 2020, Bludso serves as a judge on the Netflix series The American Barbecue Showdown.
Personal life
As of September 2020, Bludso resides in Texas. He is a fan of the Dallas Cowboys.
Restaurants owned by Bludso
= United States
== Australia
=Television appearances
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (2013, 2023)
Bar Rescue (2015 - present)
Fire Masters (2019)
BBQ Brawl (2019)
The American Barbecue Showdown (2020-Present)
References
External links
Kevin Bludso at IMDb
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