George Motz

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.

George Motz
George Motz in 2013
NationalityAmerican
Alma materCatholic University of America[1]
Occupation(s)Television personality, historian, author, filmmaker

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]

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]

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
  1. https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-motz-67a00b134/
  2. "The Grinder 04 / George Motz". Chat Chow TV. February 5, 2013. Archived from the original on December 4, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  3. Unger, Ryan (May 31, 2022). "The Untold Truth Of Burger Scholar George Motz". Mashed.com. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  4. Shallwani, Pervaiz (October 12, 2011). "A Theater Where Eating Is Definitely Allowed". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. "Shows A-Z – burger land on travel | TheFutonCritic.com". Futon Critic. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  8. "Burger Land". The A.V. Club. April 16, 2013. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  9. Doss, Laine (April 17, 2013). "Burger Land Features Latin Burger and Taco on Travel Channel April 22". Miami New Times. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  10. "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.
  11. "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.
  12. "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.
  13. "White guy makes the most legit Ramly burger ever and Malaysians are loving it". Mashable SEA. November 2, 2020.
  14. "[VIDEO] American Filmmaker Wows Malaysians By Making The Iconic Ramly Burger At Home | Lifestyle | Rojak Daily".
  15. Jodon, Rachel Langlitz & Courtny (May 1, 2018). "The Cavalier Store gets top ranking as the best burger in Virginia". WSET.
  16. "Read This: The history of the American hamburger". The A.V. Club. August 14, 2015.
  17. 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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