Happy birthday! Richard Hammond turns 56 today

The iconic and legendary television host turns 56 on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.

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Richard Hammond is celebrating his 56th 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-author Richard Hammond (Top Gear, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Hammond, a cultural icon

Born Richard Mark Hammond in Solihull on December 19, 1969, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Hammond'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 Richard hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Richard Hammond as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Richard, you're the best!

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