We fans may know the American chef Erin French just as the owner of The Lost Kitchen, a renowned 40-seat restaurant in Freedom, Maine. But, she has been working in the food industry since long before she got this immense fame and love from people for starring in The Lost Kitchen on the Magnolia Network. After doing so well in the very first season, the series returned on discovery+ and the Magnolia app with a second season on 22 October 2021. And while Season 1 documented Erin and her all-women staff navigating the COVID-19 pandemic challenges, the new season gave its fans even more delight showing off the beloved indoor dining room, open for the first time after more than 20 months. (Of course) Erin also showed off the gorgeous newly built cabins she and her husband, Michael Dutton, built their guests to come and spend the night.
Now with that being established, we know you would like to know more about Erin French’s husband and so this ‘Michael Dutton Bio’ is just that.
Meet Michael Dutton, Erin French Husband
Looking back, Erin realizes that had she not trusted the hard times, the pain, and the tragedies in life to have come to her with a purpose, she would not have found her now-husband Michael Dutton and all the rich and beautiful moments that have come along since.
So, the couple tied the knot on 24 August 2018, and before that, they met at this dating site, Match.com.
More people in their lives are Erin’s son Jaim (born September 2002) from her previous relationship. Erin named her “dear, sweet, kind, and magical” young man as Jaim after a play on the French phrase for “I love you” which is “Je t’aime.”
Before Michael, Erin was married to Todd French, a professional boatbuilder. He and Erin were married from 2006 until 2013. It was them together who opened up the first Lost Kitchen back in 2011.
In 2021, the author opened up to PEOPLE about her memoir, Finding Freedom, which detailed her bitter divorce, struggle with addiction, and experience of rebuilding her life from scratch as a single mom.
Michael Dutton Age
Michael Dutton was born before 1980. So, he should have at least become 41 by 2021.
Michael Dutton Net Worth
Michael Dutton reportedly had above $1 million net worth as of February 2022.
Other than being Erin’s husband, Michael is also the media advisor to her and her brand: The Lost Kitchen. If you don’t already know, it is him who transformed her story into a 6-episode series launching on the Magnolia Network.
Michael has been the head of media relations for The Lost Kitchen officially as of 21 May 2016.
Other than that, Michael has been handling affairs as a co-founder/managing partner at 6ccMedia, a content strategy, and production company, as of January 2018.
Earlier in his career, as per his LinkedIn, he served as the Global Director Products at the Associated Press, leading this new multiplatform content division to become one of AP’s fastest-growing businesses. As the SVP Partnerships & Strategy for Mesmerise Global and the Vice President of Media Partnerships for Matterport, Michael made their collaboration possible with media partners like Time Inc., USA Today, CNN, EPIX, The Washington Post, and Gannett.
So, this is how Michael, in his words, built his career of success by embracing the best of both worlds blue-sky innovation and the value of legacy growth businesses. Back in the beginning days of his career, when he was a content producer, Broadway Video and VH1 had offered him a proving ground to bring together some renowned brands and content.
The most recent Michael worked on TV as an executive producer before The Lost Kitchen was the 2019 TV mini-series The Messy Truth in VR.
Is Michael Dutton On Instagram?
Yes. Michael Dutton was spotted on Instagram. His account @mjdutton808 (401 posts and 1,680 followers) however was set on private as of 2 February 2022.
Other than that, he also shared glimpses from his life on Twitter @mjdutton and ‘Michael Dutton’ Facebook.
Michael Dutton Family
Michael Dutton’s mom is Julia R Dutton. And from what’s been listed on her Facebook, she is a former executive director at Stoneleigh Foundation; studied at the University of Pennsylvania; lives in Media, Pennsylvania; from Bangor, Gwynedd; and married. She then also mentioned Sara Sackett as her daughter who happens to work as an assistant scientist in the department of surgery at UW Health University Hospital.
One more person that we know from Michael’s family would be his mother-in-law/Erin’s mom, Deanna Richardson (Deanna MacNeill). So, Erin’s mom’s BIO tells us that she is divorced and currently working with her daughter and son-in-law at their The Lost Kitchen.
Related FAQs
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When Is Michael Dutton Birthday?
It is on the 2nd of November that Michael Dutton celebrates his birthday every year. In 2021, on this day, his wife took to her Instagram @thelostkitchen to adorably wish him the happiest birthday. “Life is richer and more delicious with you in it. You lift me, let me fly, and make me laugh every day” she expressed things like this and more before ending the long not with a “We need more good lads like you in this world💗”.
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Is Michael Dutton From Freedom, Maine?
Freedom, Maine is Michael’s wife’s hometown. He, on the other hand, was born and brought up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania until 1999 when he moved to New York, New York.
But, yes. He was based in Freedom for good, at the time of this writing.
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How Tall Is Michael Dutton?
Michael Dutton stands below 6’1” tall.
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Does Michael Dutton Appear On The Lost Kitchen?
Michael Dutton is the executive producer of The Lost Kitchen. He certainly has a big role for this show to come into existence today. However, it seems he will rarely be sharing screens with his wife.
