
Tiff Needell
Known for Acting · 18 credits
- Born
- 1951-10-29 (age 74)
- Place of birth
- Havant, Hampshire, England
- Also known as
- Tiff
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
TV Shows (6)
Movies (12)

Journey to Le Mans
2014
as Himself

Clarkson - Head to Head
1999
as Himself

Top Gear: Fast and Furious
1997
as Self

Top Gear: Fast and Furious 2
2000

Top Gear's Stars in Fast Cars
2004

Burning Rubber
2001
as Himself
Tiff Needell: Burning Rubber
2001
as Self - Host

20 Cars That Changed The World
2002
as Presenter

Dangerzone
2001
as Presenter
Mental Motorsport Mayhem
1998
as Self- Host

Tiff Needell's Buying A Used Car With Confidence
2001
as Presenter

Top Gear: Super Cars
1994
as Himself
About Tiff Needell
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 fa… With 18 credits spanning from 1978 to 2020, Tiff Needell has appeared in 12 films and 6 TV shows.
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Most Popular Tiff Needell Movies
- Journey to Le Mans (2014) — as Himself
- Clarkson - Head to Head (1999) — as Himself
- Top Gear: Fast and Furious (1997) — as Self
- Top Gear: Fast and Furious 2 (2000)
- Top Gear's Stars in Fast Cars (2004)
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