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James May - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 16, 1963 |
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| Age | 63 |
| Birthplace | Bristol, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also James May's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Co-presenting the BBC television series 'Top Gear' and Amazon Prime's 'The Grand Tour'. |
Intro
James May is a British television presenter, journalist, and author best known as a co-presenter of the motoring program 'Top Gear' alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond, and later for 'The Grand Tour.'
Early Life & Background
James May was born in Bristol, England, and grew up in South Yorkshire. He attended Caerleon Endowed Junior School in Newport and later Oakwood Comprehensive School in Rotherham. May studied music at Pendle College, Lancaster University.
Career Highlights
- Co-host of 'Top Gear' (2003–2015)
- 'The Grand Tour' (2016–present)
- Presenter of BBC Two series including 'James May's 20th Century', 'James May: Our Man in Japan', and 'James May: Oh Cook!'
- Author of several books on motoring and science
Trivia
- Nicknamed 'Captain Slow' because of his careful driving style on 'Top Gear'.
- Holds a pilot's license.
- Also known for his interest in science and engineering subjects.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is James May?
James May is 63 years old.
When was James May born?
James May was born the 16 January 1963.
Where is James May from?
Bristol, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About January 16th, 1963, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 16th, 1963 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Go Away Little Girl by Steve Lawrence
- #1 UK song: The Next Time / Bachelor Boy by Cliff Richard
- Popular movie: The Great Escape directed by John Sturges
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