Mike Hailwood
Born: 1940-04-02
Died: 1981-03-23
Known For: Acting
Biography
Mike Hailwood, born on April 2, 1940, in Great Milton, Oxfordshire, England, was a legendary British motorcycle racer and Formula One driver. Known as "Mike the Bike" for his extraordinary talent on two wheels, Hailwood won nine motorcycle Grand Prix World Championships and 14 Isle of Man TT races. He later transitioned to car racing, including Formula One, and achieved success in sports car racing, notably winning the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hours in his class. Tragically, Hailwood passed away on March 23, 1981, in Warwickshire, England, following a road accident near his home. He remains one of the most celebrated figures in motorsport history.
Filmography
2021
- History of the TT 1907-2020 as Self
2010
- The Island - The Story of the 1980 TT as Himself
1980
1975
- One By One as Self
- Le Cheval de fer as Mike Hailwood (Motorcycle racing rider) (Archives)