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James May

Bio: James Daniel May (born 16 January 1963) is an English television presenter, journalist and writer. May is best known as co-presenter of the motoring programme Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond
Born: Wed, Jan 16 1963
Birthplace: Bristol - England - UK
James May is 61 years old
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Poster of Joan Rivers at the BBC
Joan Rivers at the BBC
James May was
61 in Joan Rivers at the BBC
as 'Self (archive)'.
Sun, Sep 08 2024
Poster of What "Top Gear" Needs To Look Like If It Ever Returns
What "Top Gear" Needs To Look Like If It Ever Returns
James May was
60 in What "Top Gear" Needs To Look Like If It Ever Returns
as 'Himself (in spirit)'.
Wed, Nov 22 2023
Poster of Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz
Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz
James May was
58 in Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Apr 04 2021
Poster of Top Gear - Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Top Gear - Planes, Trains and Automobiles
James May was
56 in Top Gear - Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Thu, Oct 10 2019
Poster of The Grand Tour: Survival of the Fattest
The Grand Tour: Survival of the Fattest
James May was
56 in The Grand Tour: Survival of the Fattest
as 'as Himself'.
Fri, Apr 05 2019
Poster of The Grand Tour: International Buffoons' Vacation
The Grand Tour: International Buffoons' Vacation
James May was
56 in The Grand Tour: International Buffoons' Vacation
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 01 2019
Poster of The Grand Tour: Colombia Special
The Grand Tour: Colombia Special
James May was
56 in The Grand Tour: Colombia Special
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jan 25 2019
Poster of Top Gear: Winter Blunderland
Top Gear: Winter Blunderland
James May was
55 in Top Gear: Winter Blunderland
Mon, Nov 26 2018
Poster of The Grand Tour: Feed the World
The Grand Tour: Feed the World
James May was
55 in The Grand Tour: Feed the World
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Feb 16 2018
Poster of Top Gear: The Best of the Specials
Top Gear: The Best of the Specials
James May was
54 in Top Gear: The Best of the Specials
as 'James May'.
Mon, Nov 27 2017
Poster of The Grand Tour: The Beach (Buggy) Boys
The Grand Tour: The Beach (Buggy) Boys
James May was
53 in The Grand Tour: The Beach (Buggy) Boys
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Dec 30 2016
Poster of James May's Cars of the People
James May's Cars of the People
James May was
52 in James May's Cars of the People
Wed, Aug 05 2015
Poster of Top Gear: The Big Send Off Special
Top Gear: The Big Send Off Special
James May was
52 in Top Gear: The Big Send Off Special
Sun, Jun 28 2015
Poster of Top Gear: Greatest Hits
Top Gear: Greatest Hits
James May was
52 in Top Gear: Greatest Hits
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jun 01 2015
Poster of Top Gear: Patagonia Special
Top Gear: Patagonia Special
James May was
52 in Top Gear: Patagonia Special
Mon, Mar 30 2015
Poster of Top Gear: The Burma Special
Top Gear: The Burma Special
James May was
51 in Top Gear: The Burma Special
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jun 02 2014
Poster of Top Gear Festival: Sydney
Top Gear Festival: Sydney
James May was
50 in Top Gear Festival: Sydney
as 'Self - Presenter'.
Sun, Aug 25 2013
Poster of Top Gear: The Great African Adventure
Top Gear: The Great African Adventure
James May was
50 in Top Gear: The Great African Adventure
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jun 03 2013
Poster of Top Gear: The Worst Car In the History of the World
Top Gear: The Worst Car In the History of the World
James May was
49 in Top Gear: The Worst Car In the History of the World
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 19 2012
Poster of Top Gear: Supercars Across Italy
Top Gear: Supercars Across Italy
James May was
49 in Top Gear: Supercars Across Italy
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Apr 23 2012
Poster of Top Gear: The Challenges 6
Top Gear: The Challenges 6
James May was
49 in Top Gear: The Challenges 6
Wed, Feb 08 2012
Poster of Top Gear: India Special
Top Gear: India Special
James May was
48 in Top Gear: India Special
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Dec 28 2011
Poster of A Night with the Stars
A Night with the Stars
James May was
48 in A Night with the Stars
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 18 2011
Poster of Top Gear: At the Movies
Top Gear: At the Movies
James May was
48 in Top Gear: At the Movies
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Nov 14 2011
Poster of Top Gear: The Challenges 5
Top Gear: The Challenges 5
James May was
48 in Top Gear: The Challenges 5
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jun 13 2011
Poster of Top Gear: Cars with Soul
Top Gear: Cars with Soul
James May was
47 in Top Gear: Cars with Soul
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jan 04 2011
Poster of Top Gear: The U.S. & Albania Road Trips (The Directors’ Cuts)
Top Gear: The U.S. & Albania Road Trips (The Directors’ Cuts)
James May was
47 in Top Gear: The U.S. & Albania Road Trips (The Directors’ Cuts)
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 02 2011
Poster of Top Gear: Middle East Special
Top Gear: Middle East Special
James May was
47 in Top Gear: Middle East Special
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Dec 26 2010
Poster of Top Gear: Apocalypse
Top Gear: Apocalypse
James May was
47 in Top Gear: Apocalypse
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Nov 22 2010
Poster of Top Gear: The Challenges 4
Top Gear: The Challenges 4
James May was
47 in Top Gear: The Challenges 4
Mon, Jun 07 2010
Poster of Top Gear: Romania & Bonneville (The Director’s Cut)
Top Gear: Romania & Bonneville (The Director’s Cut)
James May was
46 in Top Gear: Romania & Bonneville (The Director’s Cut)
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 03 2010
Poster of Top Gear: Bolivia Special
Top Gear: Bolivia Special
James May was
46 in Top Gear: Bolivia Special
Sun, Dec 27 2009
Poster of James May on the Moon
James May on the Moon
James May was
46 in James May on the Moon
as 'Himself - Presenter'.
Sun, Jun 21 2009
Poster of James May at the Edge of Space
James May at the Edge of Space
James May was
46 in James May at the Edge of Space
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jun 20 2009
Poster of Top Gear: The Challenges 3
Top Gear: The Challenges 3
James May was
46 in Top Gear: The Challenges 3
Mon, Jun 08 2009
Poster of Top Gear: The Great Adventures 2
Top Gear: The Great Adventures 2
James May was
46 in Top Gear: The Great Adventures 2
Mon, Mar 23 2009
Poster of Top Gear: Vietnam Special
Top Gear: Vietnam Special
James May was
45 in Top Gear: Vietnam Special
Sun, Dec 28 2008
Poster of Top Ground Gear Force
Top Ground Gear Force
James May was
45 in Top Ground Gear Force
Fri, Mar 14 2008
Poster of Top Gear: The Great Adventures Vol. 1
Top Gear: The Great Adventures Vol. 1
James May was
45 in Top Gear: The Great Adventures Vol. 1
Mon, Mar 03 2008
Poster of Top Gear - Planes, Rockets & Automobiles
Top Gear - Planes, Rockets & Automobiles
James May was
44 in Top Gear - Planes, Rockets & Automobiles
as 'Presenter'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Top Gear: The Challenges 2
Top Gear: The Challenges 2
James May was
44 in Top Gear: The Challenges 2
as 'Actor'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of James May: My Sisters' Top Toys
James May: My Sisters' Top Toys
James May was
44 in James May: My Sisters' Top Toys
as 'Himself - Presenter'.
Sun, Dec 23 2007
Poster of Top Gear: Botswana Special
Top Gear: Botswana Special
James May was
44 in Top Gear: Botswana Special
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Nov 04 2007
Poster of Top Gear: Polar Special
Top Gear: Polar Special
James May was
44 in Top Gear: Polar Special
as 'himself'.
Wed, Jul 25 2007
Poster of Top Gear - Best of the Challenges
Top Gear - Best of the Challenges
James May was
44 in Top Gear - Best of the Challenges
Sun, Apr 01 2007
Poster of Top Gear of the Pops
Top Gear of the Pops
James May was
44 in Top Gear of the Pops
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 16 2007
Poster of Top Gear: The Challenges
Top Gear: The Challenges
James May was
44 in Top Gear: The Challenges
as 'Actor'.
Sat, Mar 10 2007
Poster of Top Gear: US Special
Top Gear: US Special
James May was
44 in Top Gear: US Special
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 11 2007
Poster of Top Gear: The Races
Top Gear: The Races
James May was
43 in Top Gear: The Races
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Nov 10 2006
Poster of Top Gear: Winter Olympics
Top Gear: Winter Olympics
James May was
43 in Top Gear: Winter Olympics
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jun 05 2006
Poster of Top Gear: Supercars
Top Gear: Supercars
James May was
43 in Top Gear: Supercars
as 'Presenter'.
Mon, Mar 27 2006
Poster of James May's Top Toys
James May's Top Toys
James May was
42 in James May's Top Toys
as 'Himself - Presenter'.
Wed, Dec 21 2005
Poster of Top Gear: Revved Up
Top Gear: Revved Up
James May was
42 in Top Gear: Revved Up
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jun 06 2005
Poster of James May's Toy Stories - Airfix
James May's Toy Stories - Airfix
James May will be
61+ in James May's Toy Stories - Airfix
as 'Self - Presenter'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of James May: Oh Cook!
James May: Oh Cook!
James May was
57+ in James May: Oh Cook!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 13 2020
Poster of James May: Our Man in…
James May: Our Man in…
James May was
56+ in James May: Our Man in…
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 03 2020
Poster of Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
James May was
56+ in Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
as 'Team Captain'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 07 2019
Poster of James May's Big Trouble in Model Britain
James May's Big Trouble in Model Britain
James May was
56+ in James May's Big Trouble in Model Britain
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 06 2019
Poster of The Grand Tour
The Grand Tour
James May was
53+ in The Grand Tour
as 'Self - Host, '.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 17 2016
Poster of James May: The Reassembler
James May: The Reassembler
James May was
53+ in James May: The Reassembler
as 'Presenter'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 04 2016
Poster of James May's Build a Car in 24 Hours
James May's Build a Car in 24 Hours
James May was
53+ in James May's Build a Car in 24 Hours
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 06 2016
Poster of Top Gear: The Races
Top Gear: The Races
James May was
53+ in Top Gear: The Races
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 18 2016
Poster of Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish
Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish
James May was
52+ in Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 02 2015
Poster of James May's Cars of the People
James May's Cars of the People
James May was
51+ in James May's Cars of the People
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 10 2014
Poster of Dara O Briain's Science Club
Dara O Briain's Science Club
James May was
49+ in Dara O Briain's Science Club
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 06 2012
Poster of Top Gear: Top Fails
Top Gear: Top Fails
James May was
49+ in Top Gear: Top Fails
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 22 2012
Poster of A Night with the Stars
A Night with the Stars
James May was
48+ in A Night with the Stars
as 'Participant'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 18 2011
Poster of James May's Things You Need To Know
James May's Things You Need To Know
James May was
48+ in James May's Things You Need To Know
as 'Himself - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 20 2011
Poster of James May's Man Lab
James May's Man Lab
James May was
47+ in James May's Man Lab
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 31 2010
Poster of James May's Toy Stories
James May's Toy Stories
James May was
46+ in James May's Toy Stories
as 'Himself - Host'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 27 2009
Poster of Oz and James Drink to Britain
Oz and James Drink to Britain
James May was
45+ in Oz and James Drink to Britain
as 'Himself - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 2009
Poster of James May's Big Ideas
James May's Big Ideas
James May was
45+ in James May's Big Ideas
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2008
Poster of James May's 20th Century
James May's 20th Century
James May was
44+ in James May's 20th Century
as 'Himself - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 10 2007
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
James May was
44+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of Oz and James's Big Wine Adventure
Oz and James's Big Wine Adventure
James May was
43+ in Oz and James's Big Wine Adventure
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 22 2006
Poster of Petrolheads
Petrolheads
James May was
43+ in Petrolheads
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 12 2006
Poster of The F Word
The F Word
James May was
42+ in The F Word
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 27 2005
Poster of Top Gear
Top Gear
James May was
39+ in Top Gear
as 'Himself, Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 20 2002
Poster of Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars
James May was
30+ in Shooting Stars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 27 1993
Poster of Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
James May was
27+ in Have I Got News for You
as 'Self - Panellist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of This Morning
This Morning
James May was
25+ in This Morning
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1988
Poster of Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
James May will be
61+ in Have I Got a Bit More News for You
as 'Self - Panellist'.
First Air Date
Unreleased