Tiff Needell
October 29, 1951 (73 years old) in Havant, Hampshire, England
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.
Known For
Credits
- 2020 · Lovecars: On the Road as Self
- 2014 · Journey to Le Mans as Himself
- 2002 · Top Gear as Self
- 2002 · 20 Cars That Changed The World as Presenter
- 2002 · Fifth Gear as Self - Host
- 2001 · Dangerzone as Presenter
- 2001 · Burning Rubber as Himself
- 2001 · Tiff Needell: Burning Rubber as Self - Host
- 2001 · Tiff Needell's Buying A Used Car With Confidence as Presenter
- 2000 · Top Gear: Fast and Furious 2 as
- 1999 · Clarkson - Head to Head as Himself
- 1997 · Top Gear: Fast and Furious as Self
- 1995 · Top Gear Motorsport as
- 1994 · Ready Steady Cook as Self - Contestant
- 1994 · Top Gear: Super Cars as Himself
- 1978 · Top Gear as
- 1978 · Top Gear as Self - Host
- 1978 · Top Gear as Self - Presenter