Richard Mark Hammond, born on 19 December 1969, is an English journalist, television presenter, and author. He co-hosted the BBC Two motoring show Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May from 2002 to 2015. From 2016 to 2024, the trio continued their collaboration on Amazon Prime Video's The Grand Tour.
Born Richard Mark Hammond on December 19, 1969, in Solihull, Warwickshire, England, he is currently 55 years old. Hammond attended Harrogate College of Art and Technology. His career spans various roles as a broadcaster, journalist, businessman, and author, with his professional activities dating from 1998 to the present. He is best known for his work across multiple platforms. He has been married to Amanda Etheridge since 2002, and the couple has two children. They are set to separate in 2025.
Hammond has hosted several notable entertainment and documentary series, including Brainiac: Science Abuse (2003–2008), the game show Total Wipeout (2009–2012), and the nature documentary Planet Earth Live (2012). In 2016, he co-founded the automotive social media platform DriveTribe with Clarkson and May.
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