James May
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 16, 1963
- Birthplace
- Bristol - England - UK
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. May has presented a variety of other programmes on themes including science and technology, childhood toys, cars, food and drink, and the plight of manliness in modern times. In addition he has released a variety of DVDs and books with similar themes, and writes a weekly column for The Daily Telegraph's motoring section. On Top Gear, May has the nickname "Captain Slow", for his careful driving style, a love of small, underpowered cars and habit of getting lost and distracted whilst driving. In a February 2007 episode of Top Gear he carried out a successful top speed test drive of a Bugatti Veyron at the Ehra-Lessien Volkswagen test track, reaching 407 kilometres per hour (253 mph). In July 2010 he repeated the attempt in the updated Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, reaching the vehicle's top speed of 417.6 kilometres per hour (259.5 mph), confirming that it had retaken the title as the fastest road car in production.
Filmography
An Evening With Top Gear TBA
Actor
Joan Rivers at the BBC 2024
as Self (archive footage)
Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz 2021
as Self
Top Gear - Planes, Trains and Automobiles 2019
Actor
Top Gear: Winter Blunderland 2018
Actor
Top Gear: The Best of the Specials 2017
as James May
Top Gear: From A-Z 2015
as Self (archive footage)
Top Gear: The Big Send Off Special 2015
Actor
Top Gear: Greatest Hits 2015
as Himself
Top Gear: Australian Road Trip 2015
as Himself, Writer
Top Gear: Patagonia Special 2014
Actor
Top Gear: The Burma Special 2014
as Himself
To Space & Back 2013
as Narrator
Top Gear Festival: Sydney 2013
as Self - Presenter
Top Gear: The Great African Adventure 2013
as Himself
Top Gear: The Worst Car In the History of the World 2012
as Self
Top Gear: Supercars Across Italy 2012
as Himself
Top Gear: The Great Adventures 5 2012
as Himself
Top Gear: The Challenges 6 2012
Actor
A Night with the Stars 2011
as Self
Top Gear: At the Movies 2011
as Himself
The Interceptors 2011
as James Steed
Top Gear: The Challenges 5 2011
as Himself
Top Gear: The Great Adventures 4 2011
as Himself
Top Gear: Cars with Soul 2011
as Himself
Top Gear: The U.S. and Albania Road Trip 2011
as Himself
Top Gear: Apocalypse 2010
as Self
Top Gear: The Challenges 4 2010
Actor
Top Gear: The Great Adventures 3 2010
Actor
Top Gear: Romania Special 2010
as Himself
- James May's Toy Stories - Airfix
James May's Toy Stories - Airfix 2009
as Self - Presenter
James May on the Moon 2009
as Himself - Presenter
James May at the Edge of Space 2009
as Himself
Top Gear: The Challenges 3 2009
Actor
Top Gear: The Great Adventures 2 2008
as Self
Top Ground Gear Force 2008
Actor
Top Gear: The Great Adventures 1 2008
Actor
Top Gear: The Challenges 2 2008
as Himself
Top Gear - Planes, Rockets & Automobiles 2008
as Presenter
James May: My Sisters' Top Toys 2007
as Himself - Presenter
Top Gear: Botswana Special 2007
as Himself
Top Gear: Polar Special 2007
as himself
Top Gear - Best of the Challenges 2007
Actor
Top Gear of the Pops 2007
as Self, Director
Top Gear: The Challenges 2007
as Himself
Top Gear: US Special 2007
as Self
Top Gear: The Races 2006
as Himself
Top Gear: Winter Olympics Special 2006
as Himself
Top Gear: Supercars 2006
as Presenter
James May's Top Toys 2005
as Himself - Presenter, Writer
Top Gear: Revved Up 2005
as Himself
Top Gear's Stars in Fast Cars 2004
Actor
Credits from TMDB.