Person
Tiff Needell
Acting · Born 1951-10-29 · Havant, Hampshire, England
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
Ready, Steady, Cook
Self - Contestant
Top Gear
Self
Top Gear
1978
Fifth Gear
Self - Host
Burning Rubber
Himself
Lovecars: On the Road
Self
Tiff Needell: Burning Rubber
Self - Host
Mental Motorsport Mayhem
Self- Host
Dangerzone
Presenter
Top Gear's Stars in Fast Cars
2004
Filmography
- 2020Lovecars: On the RoadSelf
- 2014Journey to Le MansHimself
- 2004Top Gear's Stars in Fast Cars
- 2002Top GearSelf
- 200220 Cars That Changed The WorldPresenter
- 2002Fifth GearSelf - Host
- 2001DangerzonePresenter
- 2001Burning RubberHimself
- 2001Tiff Needell: Burning RubberSelf - Host
- 2001Tiff Needell's Buying A Used Car With ConfidencePresenter
- 2000Top Gear: Fast and Furious 2
- 1999Clarkson - Head to HeadHimself
- 1998Mental Motorsport MayhemSelf- Host
- 1997Top Gear: Fast and FuriousSelf
- 1995Top Gear Motorsport
- 1994Ready, Steady, CookSelf - Contestant
- 1994Top Gear: Super CarsHimself
- 1978Top Gear
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