Marjorie Johnson
American baker
About Marjorie Johnson
Lived 1919 – 2025 (aged 106). Marjorie Johnson was a baker.
Marjorie Eleanora Johnson (née Holtby; August 9, 1919 – October 30, 2025), known as the Blue Ribbon Baker, was an American baker from Robbinsdale, Minnesota, born in Hennepin County, Minnesota. She had dwarfism, with a height of 4 ft 8 in (142.24 cm).
In 2007, she became the newest correspondent for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She brought her home-made cooking to such events as the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the Emmy Awards, and the Grammy Awards. She published the book The Road to Blue Ribbon Baking: With Marjorie in 2007.
Johnson turned 100 on August 9, 2019,
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Who was Marjorie Johnson?
American baker
When was Marjorie Johnson born?
Marjorie Johnson was born on 9 August 1919.
When did Marjorie Johnson die?
Marjorie Johnson died on 30 October 2025.
What was Marjorie Johnson's occupation?
Marjorie Johnson was a baker.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marjorie Johnson. https://biography.guide/marjorie-johnson/
MLA: "Marjorie Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marjorie-johnson/.
Chicago: "Marjorie Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marjorie-johnson/.
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