Richard Hammond
Full name: Richard Mark Hammond
Date of birth: 19 December 1969
Place of birth: Shirley, Solihull, England
Spouse: Amanda Hammond
Children: Isabella, Willow
Richard Hammond is a British television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known as the co-host of the popular motoring show Top Gear. He was born on December 19, 1969, in Solihull, England. Hammond began his career as a presenter on various British television shows, including Brainiac: Science Abuse and The Gadget Show. He joined the BBC’s Top Gear in 2002, where he quickly became known for his enthusiastic and humorous approach to motoring.
Hammond’s popularity on the car show led to him becoming one of the most recognizable faces in the world of television and motoring. He is known for his charming personality, his passion for cars, and his ability to make even the most complex motoring topics accessible and entertaining to a wide audience.
In 2015, following the departure of fellow Top Gear co-host Jeremy Clarkson, Hammond joined with Clarkson and James May to launch a new motoring show called The Grand Tour, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video in 2016.
In 2006, Hammond suffered a near-fatal crash while filming a segment for Top Gear. Despite this setback, he returned to the show and continued to present and write about cars and motoring. He is known for his determination and positive attitude, and continues to be a popular figure in the world of television and entertainment.
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Top Gear
Top Gear Joins Richard Hammond At Rally Event In Wales Where Trio Is Filming For BBC Car Show
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The Grand Tour
Richard Hammond Has Bought The Grand Tour’s Buick Riviera From The Scotland Special
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The Grand Tour
Richard Hammond Didn’t Tell His Wife He Was Revisiting The Vampire Dragster That Almost Killed Him
Mindy wouldn't have been happy!
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The Grand Tour
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The Grand Tour
James May Visits Richard Hammond’s Workshop And Proceeds To Savagely Roast Him
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The Grand Tour
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The Grand Tour
Why Has DriveTribe Failed Despite Input From Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, And James May?
Alex explains what he believes went wrong with DriveTribe as the social media platform started by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond,…
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The Grand Tour
Richard Hammond Revisits The Vampire Dragster That Almost Killed Him During Top Gear
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The Grand Tour
The Grand Tour: Richard Hammond Admits His Knee Will Never Be The Same After Crash
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The Grand Tour
Richard Hammond Hits Grand Tour Script Writer: “Completely Killed Me!”
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The Grand Tour
Richard Hammond Turns 52: Here Are His Greatest Ever Moments On Top Gear & The Grand Tour
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The Grand Tour
Jeremy Clarkson Sheds Light On Richard Hammond’s Health After Brain Injury: “No Capacity For Remembering Anything”
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The Grand Tour
The Grand Tour’s Richard Hammond On His French-Themed Car Crashes: “I Ended Up On My Side”
The Grand Tour: Carnage A Trois has arrived on Amazon Prime Video, and fans have already professed their love for…
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The Grand Tour
Richard Hammond Builds Insane Art Piece Based On A Mini Cooper In His Workshop
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The Grand Tour
Richard Hammond Reveals He Crashed In Upcoming Grand Tour Episode: “I ended Up On My Side”
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The Grand Tour
Richard Hammond Reveals New Health Issue Days Before Next Grand Tour Episode
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