James May is an English TV presenter and journalist best known for co-hosting the car show ‘Top Gear’. He is director of the production house W. Chump & Sons, which was founded in mid-2015. May was also known for his presentation skills, which he demonstrated on his television show ‘The Grand Tour’.
Quick Facts
| celebrated name: | James May |
|---|---|
| Real name/Full name: | James Daniel May |
| Sex: | Male |
| Age: | 59 years old |
| Date of birth: | January 16, 1963 |
| Birthplace: | Bristol, United Kingdom |
| Nationality: | British English |
| Height: | 1.82 m |
| Weight: | 93 kg |
| Sexual orientation: | Straight ahead |
| Marital status: | In a relationship |
| Wife/husband (name): | no |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): |
Yes (Sarah Frater (2000-) |
| Profession: | English TV presenter and journalist |
| Net worth in 2022: | $30 million |
James May Biography
May was born in Bristol, England, on January 16, 1963. He attended Caerleon Endowed Junior School in Newport. He spent his adolescence almost entirely in South Yorkshire, where he attended Oakwood Comprehensive School in Rotherham. The incredible fact is that James May was a choirboy at Whiston Parish Church.
Then he did his bachelor’s degree in music because music was his passion. James currently lives in Hammersmith, West London, with Sarah Frater (a dance critic). Both have been going strong since the year 2000.
James May Age, Height, Female
James May was born on January 16, 1963, he is 59 years old as of 2022. His height is 1.82 meters and his weight is 93 kilograms.
Career
May began his career as a sub-editor for ‘The Engineer’ and later for ‘Autocar’, where he was fired for his joke. In 2006 he published the book ‘May on Motors’. His journalism career has led to him writing and co-authoring books and magazines. After his resignation from Autocar, he entered the media industry and hosted numerous shows such as Driven, London Boat Show, James May’s Top Toys and others.
May rose to fame in 1999 as co-host of the popular show Top Gear. It is worth noting that he earned the nickname “Captain Slow” because of his careful driving. The most amazing thing about this show is that it drove to the Magnetic North Pole in 2007 with the help of an Icelandic support crew. It is noteworthy that in 2008 he travels the world in search of implementations for concepts popular in science fiction.
James May Achievements and Awards
May’s greatest achievement was reaching the magnetic north pole in a modified Toyota Hilux. He has also driven a 1.3-litre Suzuki SJ413 down Death Road and across the Andes to the Pacific Ocean in Chile. James was the first person to be lapped by a Volkswagen Polo in rallycross, according to Guinness World Records. He flew at a speed of about 1320 mph (2124 kph) in a Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon for his TV show, James May’s 20th Century.
James May’s net worth in 2022
James May’s net worth is estimated at $30 million as of June 2022. This is accumulated with his fantastic and ever-changing career as an author, presenter, scientific implementations, columnist, and so on. His earnings from his video game introduction work are huge, thanks to his seductive voiceovers about the game movements.
He also started his own YouTube channel, which has been one of his main sources of income since 2015. He had several cars, including a Rolls Royce Phantom.
James May is a wonderfully outspoken person who is well versed in almost every field, including science and technology, history and current events. His positive attitude towards learning new things and exploring is a major factor in his success in all areas he has ventured into.
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