Ken Tyrrell
Birthday
1924/05/03
Day of death
2001/08/25 (77 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
East Horsley, Surrey, England
Also know as
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Biography
Ken Tyrrell (May 3, 1924 – August 25, 2001) was a pivotal figure in Formula 1, renowned for founding and managing the Tyrrell Racing Organisation. Born in East Horsley, Surrey, England, he served in the Royal Air Force during World War II. Post-war, Tyrrell became a timber merchant, earning the nickname "Chopper." In 1952, Tyrrell began racing in Formula 3, eventually transitioning to team management. He established the Tyrrell Racing Organisation in the 1960s, initially competing in lower form...Read more
Acting
(2013) Weekend of a Champion
as Himself
(1981) Adieu l'enfant
as Self (archive footage)
(1972) Weekend of a Champion
as Self
(2011) Frankly... Jacky Ickx
as Self (archive footage)
(1973) If You're Not Winning, You're Not Trying
as Self
(2017) Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
as Self (archive footage)
(1971) 1971 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
as Self
(1973) 1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
as Self