Richard Hammond is a British television presenter, writer, and journalist. He is best known for co-presenting the BBC car show Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May. He also presents the show The Grand Tour with the same two colleagues. Hammond is also a published author and has written several books about cars and his life.
Early Life
Richard Hammond was born on 19 December 1969 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England. He was brought up in the nearby village of Claverdon. He attended Solihull School and later graduated from Birmingham City University with a degree in English.
Hammond began his career in local radio, working for the BBC in Birmingham. He then moved to London to host his own radio show, The Sunday Show, on BBC London Live. He also worked as a presenter on the BBC’s Top Gear television show from 2002 to 2015.
Career
Hammond has had a successful television career. He has presented several shows including Brainiac: Science Abuse, Total Wipeout, and Planet Earth Live. He also co-hosted the BBC car show Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson and James May.
He is currently the co-host of the Amazon Prime show The Grand Tour with his former Top Gear colleagues. He has also written several books about cars and his life, including On the Edge and Beyond: My Story.
Net Worth and Height
Richard Hammond has an estimated net worth of $30 million. He is 1.73 metres tall.
Richard Hammond is an accomplished television presenter and author. He is best known for co-presenting the car show Top Gear and its spin-off The Grand Tour. He has also written several books about cars and his life. Hammond has an estimated net worth of $30 million and stands at 1.73 metres tall.