Tiff Needell
View on IMDb ↗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: Fast and Furious 2
Ready, Steady, Cook
Top Gear
Top Gear
Journey to Le Mans
Fifth Gear
Clarkson - Head to Head
Lovecars: On the Road
Top Gear's Stars in Fast Cars
20 Cars That Changed The WorldFilmography (18)
- 2020
Lovecars: On the RoadSelf - 2014
Journey to Le MansHimself - 2004
Top Gear's Stars in Fast Cars - 2002
Top GearSelf - 2002
Fifth GearSelf - Host - 2002
20 Cars That Changed The WorldPresenter - 2001
Burning RubberHimself - 2001
Tiff Needell's Buying A Used Car With ConfidencePresenter - 2001
DangerzonePresenter - 2001Tiff Needell: Burning RubberSelf - Host
- 2000
Top Gear: Fast and Furious 2 - 1999
Clarkson - Head to HeadHimself - 1998Mental Motorsport MayhemSelf- Host
- 1997
Top Gear: Fast and FuriousSelf - 1995Top Gear Motorsport
- 1994
Ready, Steady, CookSelf - Contestant - 1994
Top Gear: Super CarsHimself - 1978
Top Gear