Richard Hammond Biography: Age, Instagram, Height, Net Worth, Books, Wife, Movies

Richard Hammond is a British-born journalist, television presenter, mechanic and writer.

He is best known for co-hosting the popular BBC Two driving show Top Gear from 2002 to 2015 with Jeremy Clarkson and James May.

Hammond has also presented other successful shows, including Brainiac: Science Abuse, Total Wipeout, and Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab.

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  • Full name: Richard Mark Hammond
  • Date of birth: December 19, 1969
  • Age: 54 years old
  • male
  • Place of birth: Solihull, West Midlands, England
  • British nationality
  • Occupation: Journalist, TV presenter, Mechanic, Writer
  • Height: 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
  • Parents: Eileen Hammond, Alan Hammond
  • Siblings: Andrew Hammond, Nicholas Hammond
  • Spouse: Mindy Hammond
  • Children: Isabella Hammond, Willow Hammond
  • Net worth: 30 million USD

Early Life & Education

Richard Mark Hammond, now 54 years old, was born on December 19, 1969 in Solihull, West Midlands, England. He grew up in a family with a working background in the automotive industry in Birmingham.

His father is Alan Hammond, and his mother is Eileen Hammond. In his teens, Richard moved with his family to Ripon, a cathedral city in North Yorkshire.

He attended Blossomfield Infants’ School in Solihull before moving to Ripon Grammar School. After completing his studies there, he attended Harrogate College of Art and Technology from 1986 to 1988.

Personal life

Hammond is married to Mindy Hammond, a columnist for the Daily Express.

The couple gave birth to two daughters, one named Isabella and one named Willow. They have been together since getting married in May 2002.

Career

After completing his studies, Hammond began his career as a radio presenter for various BBC stations. He became famous as a presenter on Radio Lancashire, where he interviewed motoring journalist Zogg Ziegler.

This led to his stint as a TV presenter, which eventually landed him a role in Top Gear in 2002. Hammond is known as “White mouse” among fans and co-presenters due to his name and relatively small stature.

During his time on Top Gear, Hammond became a household name and attracted a large fan following. His witty banter and interesting personality make him popular with viewers.

In addition to Top Gear, Hammond also hosted a number of other successful shows, including Brainiac: Science Abuse, Total Wipeout and Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab.

Net value

Richard Hammond’s net worth is estimated to be around $30 million.

Social Media

  • Instagram handle: @richardhammond
  • Twitter name: @RichardHammond

Filming

  • Top equipment
  • Brainiac: Misuse of Science
  • Total write-offs
  • Richard Hammond’s Explosion Laboratory
  • Big tour

Book

  • What not to drive
  • Richard Hammond’s Car Secrets
  • Richard Hammond’s Caravan Mystery
  • A Brief History of Motorcycles

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