Quick Facts
Born:
1929-04-10
Birthplace:
Mexborough, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK
Credits:
5 Total Roles
Mike Hawthorn
Acting
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Biography
From Wikipedia
John Michael Hawthorn (10 April 1929 – 22 January 1959) was a British racing driver born in England and competed in Formula One from 1952 to 1958. He became the United Kingdom's first Formula One World Champion driver in 1958, whereupon he announced his retirement, having been profoundly affected by the death of his teammate and friend Peter Collins two months earlier in the 1958 German Grand Prix. Hawthorn also won the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans, but was haunted by his involvement in the disastrous crash that marred the race. Hawthorn died in a road accident six months after retiring; he was suffering from a terminal illness at the time.
John Michael Hawthorn (10 April 1929 – 22 January 1959) was a British racing driver born in England and competed in Formula One from 1952 to 1958. He became the United Kingdom's first Formula One World Champion driver in 1958, whereupon he announced his retirement, having been profoundly affected by the death of his teammate and friend Peter Collins two months earlier in the 1958 German Grand Prix. Hawthorn also won the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans, but was haunted by his involvement in the disastrous crash that marred the race. Hawthorn died in a road accident six months after retiring; he was suffering from a terminal illness at the time.
Known For
Ferrari: Race to Immortality
Self (archive footage)
Happiness and Love in Monaco
Mike Hawthorn
British Grand Prix 1958
Self
Mike Hawthorn: On the Limit
Himself
The History of Motor Racing 1950s - A Golden Decade
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ferrari: Race to Immortality MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2010 | Mike Hawthorn: On the Limit MOVIE | Himself |
| 2004 | The History of Motor Racing 1950s - A Golden Decade MOVIE | Self |
| 1959 | Happiness and Love in Monaco MOVIE | Mike Hawthorn |
| 1958 | British Grand Prix 1958 MOVIE | Self |