Nigel Mansell
Born: 1953-08-08 in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, England, UK
Known For: Acting
Biography
Nigel Mansell, born on August 8, 1953, in Upton-upon-Severn, England, is a legendary British racing driver known for his tenacity and thrilling driving style. Mansell enjoyed a successful career in both Formula 1 and IndyCar, earning acclaim as one of the sport’s great competitors. His journey in F1 began in the early 1980s, and he gained prominence with Lotus before moving to Williams, where he achieved his greatest success. In 1992, Mansell won the Formula 1 World Championship with Williams, dominating the season and becoming a national hero in the UK. The following year, he made a historic transition to the American IndyCar series, winning the championship in his debut season—a feat no other driver had accomplished at the time. Known for his aggressive yet calculated style, Mansell holds a place among the most thrilling drivers in motorsport history. He retired from full-time racing in the mid-1990s but remains an influential figure in the racing world, recognized for his bold spirit and contributions to both Formula 1 and IndyCar.
Filmography
2023
2020
- Race to Perfection as Self
2017
- Williams as Self
2016
- F1 How It Was as Self
2013
- 1 as Self
2010
- Senna as Self (archive footage)
2007
2002
- Top Gear as Self
1995
- Ayrton Senna as Self
1992
- Lap of the Gods as Self
1990
- Stars 90 as Self
1985
- 1985 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review as Self - Narrator
1983
- Lotus Goes Turbo as Self
1963
- Das aktuelle Sportstudio as self