Andre Rush facts for kids
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Rush speaking at a Washington Redskins event in 2019
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| Born | Andre Rush September 7, 1974 Columbus, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Education | Trident University International Central Texas College |
Andre Rush (born September 7, 1974) is a famous American celebrity chef and military veteran. He is known for working as a chef in the White House for four different presidents. Rush is also famous for his muscular body and large biceps, which gained him a lot of attention online.
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Early Life and School
Andre Rush grew up in Columbus, Mississippi. In high school, he was a talented football player. After high school, he went to college and earned degrees in Business Management and Hotel Restaurant Management. These degrees helped him in his career as a chef and business owner.
Career as a Chef and Soldier
Joining the Army
In 1993, Rush joined the U.S. Army. During his time in the military, he was sent to different countries and served as a trainer for hand-to-hand combat and cooking. He became a retired Master Sergeant, which is a high rank for an enlisted soldier.
Cooking at the White House
In 1997, Rush started working as a chef at the White House, the home of the U.S. president. He cooked for four presidents: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump. He often worked at the White House while also serving at The Pentagon, the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense.
On September 11, 2001, Rush was at the Pentagon's gym when the building was attacked. After this event, he decided to volunteer for combat duties.
Becoming Famous
In June 2018, a photo of Chef Rush went viral on the internet. A reporter took a picture of him cooking a meal for a Ramadan dinner on the White House lawn. People on Twitter were amazed by his muscular arms and cooking skills.
This fame led to new opportunities. He signed a deal for a TV show called Chef in the City. He later left his job at the White House to focus on other projects.
TV Shows and Charity Work
In 2020, Rush was honored by The Salvation Army for his service. In 2023, he starred in a show called Kitchen Commando, where he helped struggling restaurants. The show was produced by famous chef Gordon Ramsay. In 2024, he appeared on a South Korean cooking show called Culinary Class Wars.
Fitness and Strength
Chef Rush is well-known for his incredible fitness. His arms are said to be 24 inches around. Even in high school, he was very strong.
He says he does 2,222 push-ups every day. He does this to support the 22 Pushup Challenge, which raises awareness for the mental health of military veterans.
A magazine once wrote that Rush eats up to eight meals and 10,000 calories a day to maintain his size and strength. He has also stated that he has never used steroids to build his muscles.
Personal Life
Besides cooking, Andre Rush has many other talents. He is skilled at ice carving, creating amazing sculptures out of ice. He also works as a motivational speaker and life coach, helping to inspire people.
Rush has spoken about the importance of getting checked for cancer, a cause that is very important to him.
