The most popular English TV presenter, journalist, public figure. He became world famous for his work on the legendary Top Gear car show.
Biography
Born in Doncaster, a major city in South Yorkshire, England. His mother worked as a teacher, his father was in business. He studied at a private school Hill House School, later enrolled in Repton School.
Studying at Repton School left Clarkson with the most unpleasant memories, according to him, at that time he had thoughts of suicide. This happened due to the fact that the boy became the object of bullying classmates. He was repeatedly beaten, spoiled his personal property, brutally humiliated. Subsequently, Clarkson was expelled from school for smoking and drinking alcohol.
Career
Clarkson received his first acting experience on the radio, voiced the student in the Children's Hour program, and cooperation with the radio station ended when Jeremy's voice began to break.
In 1988, he began working on television in the Top Gear program, at that time a half-hour show. A passionate young man, able to talk about the technical side of cars in a way that is about a breathtaking story, at first glance liked the project managers.
Clarkson’s participation transformed the show, in 2002 the program received a new format, by 2012 the program received the status of the most watched in the world.
In 2004, the program “Who Do You Think You Are?” Appeared on the Air Force, it told the story of the Clarkson family, in particular, his distant ancestor, who invented the canning jar.
In 2007, Clarkson and co-host James May were the first people in history to reach the North Pole by car, the journey was documented and released in a special issue of Top Gear.
Actively participates in campaigns in support of eco-projects against global warming, such as the installation of wind generators.
