James May

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1963-01-16 (62 years old)

Place of Birth

Bristol - England - UK

James May

Biography

James Daniel May (born 16 January 1963) is an English television presenter, journalist and writer. May is best known as co-presenter of the motoring programme Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. May has presented a variety of other programmes on themes including science and technology, childhood toys, cars, food and drink, and the plight of manliness in modern times. In addition he has released a variety of DVDs and books with similar themes, and writes a weekly column for The Daily Telegraph's motoring section. On Top Gear, May has the nickname "Captain Slow", for his careful driving style, a love of small, underpowered c...

Acting

2013

Top Gear Festival: Sydney

as Self - Presenter

2010

2007

James May: My Sisters' Top Toys

as Himself - Presenter

2009

James May on the Moon

as Himself - Presenter

2005

James May's Top Toys

as Himself - Presenter

2005

2006

2006

2024

Joan Rivers at the BBC

as Self (archive footage)

Production

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