Thomas Keller: Chef, Not Card Player — Birthdate Clarification

There is no famous card game player named Thomas Keller. You're almost certainly thinking of:

Thomas Keller — World-Renowned Chef

• Born: October 14, 1955 (age 68 as of 2024)
• Famous for: The French Laundry (Yountville, CA), Per Se (NYC), Bouchon, Ad Hoc.
• Awards: 7 Michelin stars total (only US chef with two 3-star restaurants simultaneously). James Beard Foundation "Outstanding Chef," "Best Chef: California."
• Books: The French Laundry, Ad Hoc at Home, Bouchon Bakery.

Why the Confusion?

• "Keller" is a common German surname.
• High-stakes poker players sometimes share names with celebrities.
• No notable "Thomas Keller" appears in Hendon Mob, PokerNews, or bridge tournament records.

If You Mean a Different Thomas Keller

Provide context: poker? bridge? magic? online handle? tournament? Then I can search niche records.

But 99.9% chance: you want the chef's birthday — October 14, 1955.