James May (popular called "captain slow") is a famous British television presenter, writer and journalist. He is best known from the TV-show Top Gear, but he is also writing in different newspapers and magazines.
James May was born in Bristol, England, in January 1963, which means he is 48 years old today. In his first year after the public school, he dedicated his life to the music, and studied music at Lanchester University. After graduating, James May worked at a hospital in Chelsea as a records officer.
During the 1980s, James May started his career as a journalist, writing for "The Engineer" and "Autocar." Through the 90s, he started his career as a TV-presenter, before he was snapped up by Top Gear in 1999.
Today, he is presenting the show together with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond.Top Gear is a huge success, and one of the most viewed TV-shows in the world.
