Tiff Needell
Actor
Timothy Richard "Tiff" Needell is a British former racing driver and television personality, best known for his time in Formula 1 and for co-presenting the popular car show Fifth Gear. Born on October 28, 1951, in the UK, Needell began his racing career in the early 1970s and competed in F1 during the 1980s, driving for teams like Osella and Toleman. While he didn't achieve significant success in F1, he gained recognition for his versatility and technical skills. After his racing career, Needell transitioned to television, where he became a familiar face in the motorsport world, offering insights into cars, racing, and automotive culture.
Born1951-10-29
Place of BirthHavant, Hampshire, England
Known For
7.6
Top Gear
RealityTalk
8.0
Ready, Steady, Cook
Reality
8.0
Top Gear
Documentary
5.7
Fifth Gear
Documentary
Lovecars: On the Road
DocumentaryReality
Top Gear's Stars in Fast Cars
DocumentaryComedy
Burning Rubber
Dangerzone
5.5
Clarkson - Head to Head
DocumentaryComedy
Top Gear Motorsport
Top Gear: Fast and Furious
Documentary
6.5
Journey to Le Mans
Documentary
8.5
Top Gear: Fast and Furious 2
20 Cars That Changed The World
Tiff Needell: Burning Rubber
Top Gear: Super Cars
Documentary
Mental Motorsport Mayhem
Documentary
Tiff Needell's Buying A Used Car With Confidence