George Motz
George Motz | |
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.jpg) George Motz in 2013 | |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Catholic University of America[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Television personality, historian, author, filmmaker |
George Motz is an American television personality, historian, author and filmmaker. Motz directed a documentary film and has written books detailing the history of the hamburger in the United States. He hosted the Travel Channel show Burger Land from 2012 to 2013. He is a contributor for First We Feast with a series titled Burger Scholar Sessions.
Career
Motz worked as a Director of Photography for WNET in New York.[2] For his work he was a recipient of three Emmy Awards (one in 2000 and two in 2006).[2][better source needed]
Motz taught a New York University course about hamburgers.[3]
In 2007, Motz founded The Food Film Festival based in New York City.[2][4][5] The festival is held annually in New York City, Chicago, and Charleston.[5]
In 2011, the festival had 160 entries and curated them to 28.[4]
Filmography
Hamburger America
In 2004, Motz directed a documentary film titled Hamburger America about the American hamburger and eight "iconic burger joints".[6][4] A book of the same name was later released.[2]
Burger Land (2012–2013)
Between 2012 and 2013, Motz was the host of Burger Land on the Travel Channel.[7][8][9]
Burger Scholar Sessions
Motz has been a regular contributor for First We Feast since 2018.[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][excessive citations]
Personal life
Motz grew up in Long Island, New York; most notably in Garden City and West Hampton Beach. Motz lives in New York.[4] He has two children.
Published works
- Hamburger America: One Man's Cross-Country Odyssey to Find the Best Burgers in the Nation[17] (2008)
- Great American Burger Book: How to Make Authentic Regional Hamburgers at Home[3] (2016)
References
- ^ https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-motz-67a00b134/ [self-published source]
- ^ a b c d "The Grinder 04 / George Motz". Chat Chow TV. February 5, 2013. Archived from the original on December 4, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ a b Unger, Ryan (May 31, 2022). "The Untold Truth Of Burger Scholar George Motz". Mashed.com. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Shallwani, Pervaiz (October 12, 2011). "A Theater Where Eating Is Definitely Allowed". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ a b Benton, Susan (February 21, 2016). "Interview: George Motz, Americas Burger Expert & Food Film Festival South Walton April 8–10, 2016". 30AEATS. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ Ryzik, Melena (January 26, 2005). "Documentary Seeks to Burnish the Hamburger's Crown". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "Shows A-Z – burger land on travel | TheFutonCritic.com". Futon Critic. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "Burger Land". The A.V. Club. April 16, 2013. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ Doss, Laine (April 17, 2013). "Burger Land Features Latin Burger and Taco on Travel Channel April 22". Miami New Times. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "How to Cook 4 More Regional Smashburgers with George Motz | Burger Scholar Sessions". Complex. Archived from the original on May 29, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "Hamburger Expert George Motz Walks Us Through How to Cook the Perfect Hamburger". www.themanual.com. March 15, 2021. Archived from the original on April 3, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "How to Cook a Deep-Fried Bacon Burger with George Motz | Burger Scholar Sessions". Complex. Archived from the original on March 24, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "White guy makes the most legit Ramly burger ever and Malaysians are loving it". Mashable SEA. November 2, 2020.
- ^ "[VIDEO] American Filmmaker Wows Malaysians By Making The Iconic Ramly Burger At Home | Lifestyle | Rojak Daily".
- ^ Jodon, Rachel Langlitz & Courtny (May 1, 2018). "The Cavalier Store gets top ranking as the best burger in Virginia". WSET.
- ^ "Read This: The history of the American hamburger". The A.V. Club. August 14, 2015.
- ^ Derby, Samara Kalk (December 9, 2019). "Fuegos leaving Willy Street over parking issue, last day is Saturday". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
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