| Ron Ben-Israel | |
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| Name: | Ron Ben-Israel |
| Born: | 1957 |
| Occupation: | pastry chef, host of Sweet Genius |
| Years active: | 1996-present |
| Known for: | Being "The Sweet Genius" |
Ron Ben-Israel was born in Tel Aviv, Israel in 1957. Ben-Israel was an Israel Defense Forces soldier and a successful dancer in modern dance. In 1996, he fell in love with baking. He retired from dancing in 1993 to pursue a cooking career. He is best known for his wedding and special occasion cakes and for his detail in sugar paste flowers. He is openly gay and supports gay marriage.
Quote[]
"It's a happy profession-when you are doing something you love and being paid to do that, (pause) but if you think you are good, you're in trouble.
Shows Hosted[]
Sweet Genius (2011-2013 Food Network)
Show Judged[]
Halloween Baking Championship (2015-present)