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Richard Hammond

Actor

Richard Hammond

  • Born: 19 December 1969, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
  • Estimated net worth: $30 million

Richard Hammond is a British television presenter and journalist, best known for his work on automotive shows. He gained fame as a co-host on 'Top Gear' and currently stars in 'The Grand Tour.' Known for his engaging personality and humor, Hammond has become…

About Richard Hammond

Richard Hammond is a British television presenter and journalist, best known for his work on automotive shows. He gained fame as a co-host on 'Top Gear' and currently stars in 'The Grand Tour.' Known for his engaging personality and humor, Hammond has become a prominent figure in automotive media, appealing to car enthusiasts and general audiences alike.

Born
19 December 1969, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Spouses
Amanda Hammond (2002-present)
Children
2 children, names not publicly disclosed
Parents
Eileen Hammond, Alan Hammond
Estimated net worth
$30 million

Fun facts about Richard Hammond

  • Richard Hammond has a fear of heights, which is ironic given his work in high-speed car shows.
  • He once survived a serious crash while filming 'Top Gear,' which led to a significant recovery period.

Famous Richard Hammond quotes

“I can't help but feel that this is the best job in the world.”
Top Gear, 2002
“I'm not an expert, I'm just a guy who likes cars.”
The Grand Tour, 2016
“I love the smell of petrol in the morning.”
Top Gear, 2002

Richard Hammond filmography

Cast (106)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026The Grand-ish Tour TVSelf6.8
2025The Not Very Grand Tour TVSelf6.8
2022Contraption Masters TVHost10.0
2022Richard Hammond's Crazy Contraptions TVUnknown character6.7
2022Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction TVSelf - Host5.0
2021Richard Hammond's Workshop TVSelf - Host7.0
2021Clarkson's Farm TVSelf - Smallest Cog boss8.5
2021Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz MovieSelf9.0
2021The Great Escapists TVSelf - Host6.1
2020Richard Hammond's Big TVHimself - Presenter7.5
Show 96 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2019Top Gear - Planes, Trains and Automobiles MovieUnknown character8.0
2019The Grand Tour: Survival of the Fattest MovieUnknown character
2019The Grand Tour: International Buffoons' Vacation MovieUnknown character
2019The Grand Tour: The Colombia Special MovieUnknown character
2018Top Gear: Winter Blunderland MovieUnknown character8.5
2018The Grand Tour: Feed The World MovieUnknown character
2017Top Gear: The Best of the Specials MovieRichard Hammond8.3
2016The Grand Tour: The Beach (Buggy) Boys MovieUnknown character
2016The Grand Tour TVSelf - Host8.0
2016Top Gear: The Races TVSelf
2015Top Gear: From A-Z MovieSelf (archive footage)
2015Top Gear From A-Z TVSelf
2015Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish TVUnknown character6.7
2015Richard Hammond's Jungle Quest TVHimself6.0
2015Top Gear: The Big Send Off Special MovieUnknown character8.5
2015Top Gear: Greatest Hits MovieHimself8.0
2015Top Gear: Australian Road Trip MovieHimself10.0
2014Top Gear: Patagonia Special MovieUnknown character8.6
2014Wild Weather with Richard Hammond TVSelf - Presenter7.3
2014Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip 2 MovieRichard Hammond7.0
2014Top Gear: The Burma Special MovieHimself8.5
2014Science of Stupid TVSelf - Host6.2
2013Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip MovieRichard Hammond6.9
2013Crackanory TVSelf6.8
2013Top Gear's Top 41 TVself5.0
2013How to Build a Planet TVHimself8.0
2013Top Gear: The Great African Adventure MovieHimself8.6
2013Richard Hammond's Secret Service TVSelf - Presenter
2012Richard Hammond's Miracles of Nature TVHimself - Presenter7.0
2012Top Gear: 50 Years of Bond Cars MovieSelf6.2
2012Top Gear: Top Fails TVSelf - Host
2012Planet Earth Live TVSelf - Presenter6.0
2012Top Gear: Supercars Across Italy MovieHimself8.1
2012Richard Hammond's Crash Course TVHimself6.8
2012Top Gear: The Great Adventures 5 MovieHimself8.0
2012Top Gear: The Challenges 6 MovieUnknown character7.0
2011Top Gear's Top 40 TVRichard Hammond
2011Top Gear: At the Movies MovieHimself6.5
2011The Interceptors MovieRoger St. Hammond10.0
2011Richard Hammond's Journey to the Centre of the Planet TVSelf - Presenter8.0
2011Top Gear: The Challenges 5 MovieHimself7.5
2011Top Gear: The Great Adventures 4 MovieHimself8.4
2011Top Gear: Cars with Soul MovieHimself9.0
2011Top Gear: The U.S. and Albania Road Trip MovieHimself8.2
2010Top Gear: Apocalypse MovieSelf6.4
2010Hammond Meets Moss MovieUnknown character10.0
2010Top Gear: The Challenges 4 MovieUnknown character7.5
2010Top Gear: The Great Adventures 3 MovieUnknown character8.7
2010Richard Hammond's Invisible Worlds TVHimself - Presenter7.4
2010Top Gear: Romania Special MovieHimself7.8
2009Top Gear: Uncovered MovieHimself6.4
2009Richard Hammond's Blast Lab Blow-Ups MovieHimself / Presenter
2009Top Gear: The Challenges 3 MovieUnknown character7.5
2009Total Wipeout TVSelf - Presenter6.1
2009Richard Hammond's Blast Lab TVPresenter5.0
2008Top Gear: The Great Adventures 2 MovieSelf8.8
2008Richard Hammond's Stunt Challenge MovieSelf - Host
2008Celebrity Juice TVSelf6.7
2008Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections TVHimself - Presenter6.0
2008Top Ground Gear Force MovieUnknown character8.0
2008Top Gear: The Great Adventures 1 MovieUnknown character8.0
2008Top Gear: The Challenges 2 MovieHimself8.0
2008Top Gear - Planes, Rockets & Automobiles MoviePresenter
2007Richard Hammond Meets Evel Knievel MovieSelf4.2
2007Top Gear: Botswana Special MovieHimself8.3
2007Helicopter Heroes TVPresenter
2007Top Gear: Polar Special Moviehimself8.4
2007Would I Lie to You? TVSelf7.8
2007Top Gear - Best of the Challenges MovieUnknown character
2007Top Gear of the Pops MovieSelf7.2
2007Top Gear: The Challenges MovieHimself8.0
2007Top Gear: US Special MovieSelf8.2
2006Top Gear: The Races MovieHimself
2006Top Gear: Winter Olympics Special MovieHimself7.5
2006Richard Hammond and the Holy Grail MovieHimself4.8
2006School's Out TVSelf
2006Top Gear: Supercars MoviePresenter8.0
2006Petrolheads TVTeam Captain
2005Greatest Ever Screen Chases MovieHimself8.0
2005The Gunpowder Plot: Exploding the Legend MoviePresenter8.0
2005Top Gear: Revved Up MovieHimself9.5
20058 Out of 10 Cats TVSelf7.2
2004Top Gear's Stars in Fast Cars MovieUnknown character
2003Brainiac: Science Abuse TVSelf - Host6.7
2003Top Gear: Back in the Fast Lane MovieSelf6.5
2003Time Commanders TVSelf - Host8.2
2002Top Gear TVSelf - Host7.6
2001Friday Night with Jonathan Ross TVSelf6.1
2001Friday Night with Jonathan Ross TVSelf - Special Guest6.1
1997Motor Week TVUnknown character
1993GMTV TVSelf5.8
1988This Morning TVSelf5.2
1982Timewatch TVSelf - Co-presenter6.9
1978Top Gear TVPresenter8.0
1964Top of the Pops TVSelf - Host6.6
TBAAn Evening With Top Gear MovieUnknown character

Crew (10)

YearTitleRoleRating
2016The Grand Tour TVCreator · Creator8.0
2015Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish TVCreator · Creator6.7
2015Top Gear: Australian Road Trip MovieWriter · Writing10.0
2014Wild Weather with Richard Hammond TVCreator · Creator7.3
2014Science of Stupid TVCreator · Creator6.2
Show 5 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2013Richard Hammond's Secret Service TVCreator · Creator
2011Top Gear's Top 40 TVCreator · Creator
2008Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections TVCreator · Creator6.0
2007Top Gear of the Pops MovieDirector · Directing7.2
2002Top Gear TVPresenter · Crew7.6

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Questions about Richard Hammond

What are Richard Hammond's most successful shows?

Richard Hammond is best known for 'Top Gear' and 'The Grand Tour,' both of which have garnered massive audiences and critical acclaim in the automotive genre.

Has Richard Hammond won any awards?

Richard Hammond has received several awards, including the National Television Award for Best Factual Show for his work on 'Top Gear.'

What was Richard Hammond's first television appearance?

Richard Hammond's first notable television appearance was on the show 'Men & Motors' in the late 1990s, where he worked as a presenter.

What are some of Richard Hammond's notable films?

Richard Hammond primarily works in television, but he has appeared in documentaries and specials related to cars and travel, rather than traditional films.

What is Richard Hammond's personal life like?

Richard Hammond is married to Amanda Hammond, and they have two children together. He is known for keeping his family life private.

What is Richard Hammond's estimated net worth?

Richard Hammond's estimated net worth is around $30 million, primarily from his successful career in television and automotive journalism.

How did Richard Hammond rise to fame?

Richard Hammond rose to fame as a co-host on 'Top Gear,' where his charisma and expertise in cars made him a fan favorite and a household name.

What are some milestones in Richard Hammond's career?

Key milestones in Richard Hammond's career include his long tenure on 'Top Gear,' the launch of 'The Grand Tour,' and his recovery and return to television after a serious accident.