Tiff Needell

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1951-10-29 (73 years old)

Place of Birth Havant, Hampshire, England

Also Known As Tiff

Tiff Needell

Biography

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

Actor

2014
2002
Top Gear

as Self

2002
Fifth Gear

as Self - Host

2001
Dangerzone

as Presenter

2001
Burning Rubber

as Himself

2001
1994
1994
Ready Steady Cook

as Self - Contestant

1978
Top Gear

as Self - Host

1978
Top Gear

as Self - Presenter

Crew

1978
Top Gear

as Presenter