Richard Hammond - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	December 19, 1969
Age	56
Birthplace	Solihull, West Midlands, England, UK
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius - (see also Richard Hammond's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster
Generation	Generation X
Known For	Co-hosting 'Top Gear' and 'The Grand Tour'

Intro

Richard Hammond is a British television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-hosting the BBC motoring program 'Top Gear' alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May. He has also hosted several other automotive and science shows, gaining a reputation for his energetic presenting style and enthusiasm for cars.

Early Life & Background

Richard Hammond was born in Solihull and grew up in the West Midlands. He attended Solihull School, and later, Ripon Grammar School. Hammond developed a fascination with cars and technology from a young age, which later shaped his career choices.

Career Highlights

• Co-host of the BBC's 'Top Gear' from 2002 to 2015 [1][2]
• Co-presenter of 'The Grand Tour' on Amazon Prime Video from 2016 [1]
• Host of science and engineering shows such as 'Brainiac: Science Abuse' and 'Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections' [2][3]
• Author of several automotive books and autobiographies [1][3]

Trivia

• Nicknamed 'The Hamster' due to his small stature [1][2]
• Survived a near-fatal jet-powered car crash in 2006 while filming 'Top Gear' [1][2]
• Is an avid classic car collector and motorcycle enthusiast [2][3]

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Hammond
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1432478/