Happy birthday! James May turns 62 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on January 16, 2025

The iconic and legendary television host turns 62 on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.

Hot news

Breaking news April 28, 2025
James May to announce retirement at age 62
International April 29, 2025
James May, Time's ‘Person of the Year’ 2025?
Rumor Central April 2025
Is James May secretly gay and hiding in the closet?

James May is celebrating his 62nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed television hosts of his generation.

Popular television host-journalist James May (Top Gear, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 62nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

May, a cultural icon

Born James Daniel May in Bristol on January 16, 1963, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. May's not just a great television host, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little James hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for James May as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 62.

Happy Birthday, James, you're the best!