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

Top Gear

Ready, Steady, Cook

Top Gear

Fifth Gear

Lovecars: On the Road

Clarkson - Head to Head

All Movies (12)

Journey to Le Mans2014 · as Himself
Top Gear's Stars in Fast Cars2004
20 Cars That Changed The World2002 · as Presenter
Dangerzone2001 · as Presenter
Burning Rubber2001 · as Himself
Tiff Needell: Burning Rubber2001 · as Self - Host
Tiff Needell's Buying A Used Car With Confidence2001 · as Presenter
Top Gear: Fast and Furious 22000
Clarkson - Head to Head1999 · as Himself
Mental Motorsport Mayhem1998 · as Self- Host
Top Gear: Fast and Furious1997 · as Self
Top Gear: Super Cars1994 · as Himself

All TV Shows (8)

Lovecars: On the Road2020 · as Self
Top Gear2002 · as Self
Fifth Gear2002 · as Self - Host
Top Gear Motorsport1995
Ready, Steady, Cook1994 · as Self - Contestant
Top Gear1978
Top Gear1978 · as Self - Host
Top Gear1978 · as Self - Presenter