Acting
James Allen
Born
1966-05-11 (60)
Place of birth
Liverpool, England, UK
Known for
Acting
Credits
4 titles
James Allen, born on November 5, 1966, in Liverpool, England, is a prominent British motorsport journalist, commentator, and author known for his extensive coverage of Formula 1. Allen began his career in journalism in the late 1980s, working with Brabham and Scuderia Italia as a press officer before transitioning to broadcasting. He became well-known as the lead commentator for ITV's Formula 1 coverage from 2002 to 2008, following the legendary Murray Walker. Allen’s work extends to writing, with several books on F1 history and biographies of drivers, including Michael Schumacher and Nigel Mansell. In addition to commentary, he served as the F1 editor-in-chief for Motorsport Network and ma…
Known for
6.0Celebrity Mastermind is a British television quiz show broadcast by BBC television. The show is a spin-off of the long-running quiz show Mastermind, with the exception that all the contestants are celebrities. As with the main show, John Humphrys is the host and question-master. Magnus Magnusson was quizmaster on the 2003/04 episodes featuring Jonathan Meades as winner.
Celebrity Mastermind
2003
7.3Through exclusive interviews and archival footage, this documentary traces an intimate portrait of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.
Schumacher
2021
6.6For the first time go inside McLaren, the most prestigious team in Formula 1 racing. Gain unprecedented access to the drivers, engineers, and leaders of McLaren to see what it takes to compete at the highest level.
GRAND PRIX Driver
2018
8.0This documentary takes a deep look at both the driver and the car through the rebuild of the last FW14B, which has only ever been driven by Mansell. Thirty years later we break down what made this car so special and follow the journey of Mansell’s suspenseful, heart-breaking and ultimately victorious career and his last chance to become a world champion.
Williams & Mansell: Red 5
2023
Film credits
2020s · 2 titles
7.3Through exclusive interviews and archival footage, this documentary traces an intimate portrait of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.
Schumacher
2021
8.0This documentary takes a deep look at both the driver and the car through the rebuild of the last FW14B, which has only ever been driven by Mansell. Thirty years later we break down what made this car so special and follow the journey of Mansell’s suspenseful, heart-breaking and ultimately victorious career and his last chance to become a world champion.
Williams & Mansell: Red 5
2023
Series credits
6.0Celebrity Mastermind is a British television quiz show broadcast by BBC television. The show is a spin-off of the long-running quiz show Mastermind, with the exception that all the contestants are celebrities. As with the main show, John Humphrys is the host and question-master. Magnus Magnusson was quizmaster on the 2003/04 episodes featuring Jonathan Meades as winner.
Celebrity Mastermind
2003
6.6For the first time go inside McLaren, the most prestigious team in Formula 1 racing. Gain unprecedented access to the drivers, engineers, and leaders of McLaren to see what it takes to compete at the highest level.
GRAND PRIX Driver
2018