Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson is a British television presenter, journalist and motoring writer.
He is best known for presenting Top Gear and The Grand Tour, a programme hosted by Richard Hammond and James May, and he also writes regular columns for The Sunday Times and The Sun.
As of 2018, he hosts the ITV game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
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- Full name: Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson
- Stage name: Jeremy Clarkson
- Date of Birth: April 11, 1960
- Age: 63
- Birthplace: Doncaster, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: TV host, journalist, writer, farmer, actor
- Height: 1.96 m
- Parents: Edward Clarkson, Shirley Clarkson
- Siblings: Joanna Clarkson
- Spouses: Frances Kane, Alexandra James, Lisa Hogan
- Children: Emily Clarkson, Finlo Clarkson, Katja Clarkson
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $70 million
early life
Jeremy Clarkson was born on April 11, 1960 in Doncaster, England, to Shirley and Edward Clarkson.
Despite financial difficulties, his parents, who ran a teapot cooper business, managed to send him to private school.
His father, Edward, was a traveling salesman and was a great influence on Jeremy’s passion for cars and adventure.
In addition, Jeremy also has a younger sister named Joanna Clarkson.
educate
Jeremy Clarkson’s journey through school was both unique and somewhat unusual, with both academic success and struggles with authority figures.
He attended Hill House School, a prep school in Doncaster, and later Repton School, a prestigious boarding school.
Although he showed good academic promise by obtaining nine O-level examinations, he still faced challenges with school rules and regulations.
Clarkson was eventually expelled before his A-level exams for drinking, smoking and disorderly conduct, and received only one C and two U grades in his A-levels.
Profession
Jeremy Clarkson is a well-known British television presenter and journalist who has had a colorful career over the years.
He began his career writing for local newspapers and car magazines and became a well-known automotive journalist.
In 1988 he was a presenter on the original Top Gear, bringing his unique brand of humour and candor to the show.
Clarkson also writes columns for The Sunday Times and The Sun, where his provocative yet charming style has attracted attention.
also”Top GearHe also hosted several other television shows, such asAuto World, Extreme Machines and “Clarkson” After the leadership reorganization,Top Gear” in 2002.
A collaboration with Richard Hammond and James May made the show a global sensation, although it was also criticized for its controversial jokes and script challenges.
Clarkson was “dismissed” after an argument with producersTop Gear2015 was a significant moment in his career.
He then teamed up with Hammond and May to create "Grand Journey,“A car show on Amazon Prime is reminiscent of their earlier seasons.
He later launched theClarkson Farm”, the show is centered around his farm and gives viewers a deeper look into his life.
In addition to his television career, Clarkson continues to write columns and participate in public debates, where his opinions spark controversy. Currently, he hosts the popular game show “Who wants to be a millionaire?” on ITV.
Awards and nominations
BAFTA Awards:
- 2006 – Nominated for Best Entertainment Show (Top Gear)
- 2005 – Nominated for Best Picture (Top Gear) (shared with Andy Wilman and Gary Broadhurst)
- 2004 – Nominated for Best Picture (Top Gear) (shared with Andy Wilman and Gary Hunter)
BAFTA Awards
- National Television Awards:
- 2007 – Special Recognition Award Winner
- 2005 – Nominated for Most Popular TV Expert (Top Gear)
Other awards:
- 2015 – British Agricultural Awards, Top Gear Awards (The Grand Tour)
- 2012 – GQ Awards, TV Personality of the Year
- 2011 – BAFTA Wales Award, Best Entertainment Programme (Top Gear)
- 2008 – International Emmy Award, Non-Scripted Entertainment (Top Gear Award)
- 2006 – Royal Television Society Award, Programme Award, Feature Award (for Top Gear?
social media
- Instagram: @jeremyclarkson1
- Facebook account: Jeremy Clarkson
- Twitter account: N/A
personal life
Jeremy Clarkson has been married twice. His first wife was Alex Hall, whom he was married to from 1989 to 1993.
He married Frances Cain in 1998 and they have three children: Emily Clarkson, Finlo Clarkson and Katya Clarkson. They divorced in 2014.
Since then, Lisa Hogan and Clarkson have begun to fall in love. Clarkson’s many assets include a farm in Oxfordshire, England and an apartment in London.
Clarkson is an avid car collector and enthusiast. He also enjoys writing, watching cricket and farming.
Filmography
television
- Top Gear (1988–1998, 2002–2015)
- Fifth Gear (2001–2002)
- Jeremy Clarkson’s Car World (1994-1998)
- Robot Wars (1998–2000, 2016)
- Jeremy Clarkson’s Extreme Machine (1998-2005)
- Clarkson (2005-2006)
- Victoria Cross: Medal for Gallantry (2006)
- Strictly Come Dancing (2007)
- The Grand Tour (2016-Present)
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (2018-Present)
- Clarkson Farms (2021-Present)
- Dalziel and Pascoe (2004)
- Mr. Blobby: Mr. Blobby (1993)
Movie
- Cars 2 (2011) (voice)
- Plan (2016)
- The Bourne Supremacy (2016)
- Bull’s Adventures(2017) (Dubbing)
- Movie Bull (2017)
- Grand Parade Presents: A Scandinavian Film (2019)
video games
- Forza Motorsport 4 (2011) (voice)
- Forza Motorsport 5 (2013) (voiceover)
other
- Jeremy Clarkson’s Hot Metal (2003–2004) DVD
- Jeremy Clarkson: MPH (2007) (DVD)
- I Bought a Farm (2021) (Book)
- Diddly Squat (2023) (documentary)
net worth
Jeremy Clarkson is a British author, journalist, and television presenter who has a net worth of $70 million.
He hosted theTop GearSports Cars is a highly regarded show that is consistently one of the most watched shows on television around the world.
