Swedish Chef facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Swedish Chef |
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| The Muppets character | |
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| Created by | Jim Henson |
| Performed by | Jim Henson (1975–1990) Bill Barretta (1996–present) |
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| Species | Muppet (Human) |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Nationality | Swedish |
The Swedish Chef is a very funny Muppet character from The Muppet Show. He is known for his silly cooking and speaking in a made-up language that sounds a bit like Swedish.
Originally, two people worked together to bring him to life! Jim Henson did his head and voice, while Frank Oz used his hands to make the Chef's visible hands move. Today, Bill Barretta performs the Swedish Chef. His most famous saying is "Bork bork bork!"
Who is The Swedish Chef?
The Swedish Chef is a funny character who makes fun of chefs you might see on TV cooking shows. He wears a tall white chef's hat called a toque blanche. He also has a big brown mustache and bushy eyebrows that completely cover his eyes.
One special thing about the Swedish Chef is that you can actually see a puppeteer's real hands. These hands come out of his sleeves and help him hold food and cooking tools. Frank Oz was the first person to provide these hands.
What Happens in His Sketches?
Almost every time you see the Swedish Chef, he is in a kitchen. He usually starts by waving some cooking tools around and singing a funny song. The song is in a made-up language that sounds like Swedish gibberish. It always ends with "Bork, bork, bork!" After that, he often throws his tools, sometimes knocking things over!
Next, the Chef begins to cook a recipe. He tries to explain what he is doing, but it's still mostly gibberish. Sometimes, he says an English word or two to give you a hint about what he's trying to make. These hints are helpful because he often uses very unusual things for cooking. He might use firearms, sports equipment, or even regular tools instead of kitchen utensils!
For example, he once tried to make a doughnut by throwing an English muffin into the air and shooting it with a blunderbuss! His cooking sketches usually end in a silly, funny mess. Often, the food or even a live animal like a chicken or goat ends up getting the best of him!
Fun Facts About the Chef
In one episode, the Chef's face got a little damaged by a small explosion during a sketch. You could see this scar on his face for the rest of that season.
In another episode, a character named Danny Kaye played the Chef's uncle. He said the Chef had a very long name, but they just called him "Tom." The Chef thought this was very funny! Also, in 2010, the Swedish Chef was seen wearing a wedding ring, which might mean he is married.
See also
In Spanish: El cocinero sueco para niños
