The Bear: The Real-Life Personality Who Inspired Violent Boss David Fields in FX Series

The Bear: From Kitchen Nightmare to Michelin Star? The Real Chef Behind David Fields (Photo Credit – Instagram)

While fans enjoy watching FX’s dramedy The Bear, there’s one character that almost everyone despises: David Fields. The boss, wonderfully played by actor Joel McHale, is Carmy’s former boss who made her life a living hell.

After being tormented by her boss, Carmy finally finds the courage to stand up to Fields in the third season finale, telling him how he gave her panic attacks and nightmares. Fields, however, showed no remorse and told her that his harsh behavior made Carmy a better man. But did you know that the abusive boss is actually based on a real person? Meet the real chef that David Fields’ character in The Bear is based on.

David Fields is the bear in Based on this world famous chef…