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- Full name: Richard Mark Hammond
- Nickname: "Hamster"
- Born: December 19, 1969
- Birthplace: West Midlands, England
- Attended: Harrogate College of Art and Technology
- Plays bass guitar
- Spouse: Amanda Etheridge, married on May 4, 2002
- Daughters: Isabella and Willow
- September 2006: Sustained a brain injury in a dragster crash
- January 2009: Sustained injuries in a horse fall
- Unable to participate in the Hayes Golden Button Challenge in Gloucestershire due to his January 2009 injuries
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Richard Hammond is a British television and radio presenter best known for his stint on the television show Top Gear.
Hammond was injured in a horse fall in January of 2009, resulting in numerous abrasions and bruises. He was previously injured in a 288 mph dragster crash while filming Top Gear in September of 2006, where he sustained a serious brain injury.Telegraph: Richard Hammond injured in horse fall (January 20, 2009)
Television Career
- 2003: RI:SE
- 2004-2005: Crufts Dog Show
- 2005: Time Commanders
- 2004-2005: Should I Worry About...?
- 2006: 5 O'Clock Show
- 2006: Petrolheads
- 2003-2006: Brainiac: Science Abuse
- 2007: Last Man Standing
- 2007: Helicopter Heroes
- 2008: Engineering Connections
- 2008: Xpose
- 2002-2008: Top Gear
- 2009: Blast Lab
- 2009: Total Wipeout
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Richard Hammond on Amazon
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On the Edge: My Story - $17.95
In September 2006, Richard Hammond suffered a serious brain injury following a high-speed car crash. Here is his compelling account of life before and after the acci...Amazon
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As You Do . . .: Adventures with Evel, Oliver, and the Vice-President of Botswana - $19.95
Moving quickly on from the devastating crash that nearly killed him, Richard ranges widely over his life and times—a visit to Glastonbury with James May reminds of h...Amazon
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Stargate Ra Figural Mug by Applause - $69.99
Amazon.com: Stargate Ra Figural Mug by Applause: Toys & GamesAmazon
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Richard Hammond Questions
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How many children does Richard Hammond have? 1 AnswerHe has two daughters with Amanda Etheridge. read more -
Does anyone have the Natasha Richard family statement? 3 Answershttp://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/20090318/293.richardson.natasha2.031909.jpg From http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,25209804-5... read more -
What does a special envoy or special representative (i.e. Richard Holbrooke) actually do? 2 AnswersHe is a diplomat.Day to day, they oversee peace talks, handle issues of peace-making, trade, war, economics and culture. International treaties are usually nego... read more -
What should happen to Mayumi Heene and Richard Heene for creating the balloon boy hoax? 16 AnswersI think they should be responsible for the resources that were used. Prison time should be waived in lieu of public service, i.e. repairing the recently plowed... read more
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