Jeremy Clarkson

  • Full name: Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson
  • Date of birth: 11 April 1960
  • Place of birth: Doncaster, Yorkshire, England
  • Spouse: Lisa Hogan
  • Children: Emily, Katya, Finlo

Jeremy Clarkson is a British television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known as the former co-host of the popular BBC motoring show Top Gear.

Clarkson began his career as a local journalist and later became a presenter on Top Gear in 2002, where he was known for his humorous and often controversial commentary on cars and motoring. He became a household name in the UK and worldwide due to the success of the car show which was watched by millions of people in over 170 countries.

In 2015, Clarkson was suspended by the BBC following a physical altercation with a producer, leading to his departure from the show. He later joined with his former co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May to launch a new motoring show called The Grand Tour, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video in 2016.

Clarkson has also published numerous books, including several Top Gear spin-off books and memoirs. He is known for his wit, humour, and sometimes controversial opinions, which have made him a polarizing figure in the media. Regardless of one’s opinion of him, Clarkson remains one of the most recognizable and influential figures in the world of motoring and entertainment.

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