
James May
Acting
Biography
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 care…
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Known For

Top of the Pops
1964 · TV

The Graham Norton Show
2007 · TV

Have I Got News for You
1990 · TV

Top Gear
2002 · TV

The One Show
2006 · TV

The Grand Tour
2016 · TV

Have I Got a Bit More News for You
— · TV

Shooting Stars
1993 · TV

Driven
1998 · TV

James May: Our Man in…
2020 · TV

The F Word
2005 · TV

The Grand-ish Tour
2026 · TV