
Mike Hailwood
Acting
Born 1940-04-02
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.
Known for

Take It to the Limit
1980 · Movie

The Island - The Story of the 1980 TT
2010 · Movie

Le Cheval de fer
1975 · Movie

One By One
1975 · Movie

The Formula One Drivers (aka The Quick and the Dead)
1974 · Movie

1972 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1972 · Movie

1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1973 · Movie

History of the TT 1907-2020
2021 · Movie