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James Hunt (II) (1947–1993)

Actor | Transportation Department

James Hunt was known as Hunt The Shunt for his many accidents in lower formulas. He started his F1 career in 1973, driving for the maverick Hesketh team. Known for its wild parties and eccentric attitude, Hesketh wasn't taken too seriously by rival teams, but after competitive outings in 1974 and 1975... See full bio »

Born:

James Simon Wallis Hunt
in Belmont, England, UK

Died:

(age 45) in Wimbledon, London, England, UK
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1988 Mr. H Is Late (TV short)
Trucker
 
1985 Kenny Everett's Christmas Carol (TV movie)
Footman
 
1979 The Plank (TV short)
One-Eyed Truck Driver
 
1977 The Morecambe & Wise Show (TV series)
Chauffeur
– 1977 Christmas Show (1977) … Chauffeur
 
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1977 Bobby Deerfield (driver: Formula 1 car)
 
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1993 Comic Relief: The Invasion of the Comic Tomatoes (TV movie)
Himself
 
1981-1986 Grand Prix (TV series)
Himself
– 1986 Australian Grand Prix (1986) … Himself
– 1982 Monaco Grand Prix (1982) … Himself
– 1981 Spanish Grand Prix (1981) … Himself
 
1982 The Kenny Everett Television Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.7 (1982) … Himself
 
1979 Friday Night, Saturday Morning (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.10 (1979) … Himself
 
1978 Big Night (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #1.4 (1978) … Himself - Guest
 
1978 Speed Fever (documentary)
Himself
 
1978 Saturday Night at the Mill (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.6 (1978) … Himself
 
1978 V.I.P.-Schaukel (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #8.1 (1978) … Himself
 
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2011 Murray Walker: Life in the Fast Lane (TV documentary)
Himself - 1977 F1 World Champion
 
2010 Great Grand Prix Racing Heroes (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
1983 A Good Turn Daily (short)
Himself (uncredited)
 
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Personal Details

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Personal Quote:

Speaking in 1990: "I have a problem ... well I don't have a problem, but Brands Hatch for example have a problem with company days, because every time I go there I take passengers round in one of their sports racers, I reduce my own passenger lap record - and they go hairy because it's wearing their car out... See more »

Trivia:

Formula 1 driver. He won ten of his 92 Grand Prix races during a seven-year F1 career (1973-1979) and took the world title in a McLaren in 1976. See more »

Nickname:

Hunt the Shunt See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo