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Ben Collins
Kick your event into gear by booking Ben Collins as a speaker, host or MC. Better known as The Stig on BBC’s internationally acclaimed tv show Top Gear, Ben has a wealth of fantastic stories and experiences that are certain to liven up any event. Ben has coached hundreds of celebrities around the race-track, like Tom Cruise and Lionel Ritchie, has organised high voltage car chases and tested hundreds of priceless cars to the brink.
Biography
“Ben was fabulous to work with and made a special effort to build a better experience for our colleagues… people said they had the time of their life.”
British Airways
He is a championship-winning Le Mans racecar driver, a bestselling author, TV presenter, World Record Breaker and Hollywood stunt driver.
As the Stig, Ben Collins was the benchmark of speed against which all other drivers set themselves. He was the man that everyone, from Formula One World Champion Nigel Mansell to Jenson Button, tried and failed to beat.
He has raced successfully in almost every class imaginable, from Formula 3 and Le Mans 24 Hour competition to American Stock Car Racing. The moment Ben disguised himself in a white suit and helmet, however, he became instantly recognisable.
Ben has fronted numerous international car shows, such as Fifth Gear and the Classic Car Show. He has been James Bond’s stunt driver in the last four Bond movies and also played the role of F1 World Champion Denny Hulme alongside Christian Bale and Matt Damon in the forthcoming “Ford vs Ferrari” movie, a film about the true story of the epic battle between Ford and Ferrari in the 1966 Le Mans.
The diversity of Ben’s life, starting from the military training camps of the British Army to performing on sets of multi-million dollar Hollywood films, makes Ben an inspiring authority on performance and an engaging after-dinner or conference speaker.
Ben has a full presentation on his Stig days, 007, Le Mans 24 Hour racing, working with F1 teams like Mclaren on Simulation programs and also has a raft of behind the scenes images from on set to bake into the presentation.
Ben’s eloquence, humour and anecdotes will captivate your audience and provide a highlight to your event.
Ben Collins is perfect for: Corporate events, F1-themed events, trade shows, auto shows, car shows, media events, industry events, conferences, awards ceremonies, galas, and dinners!
Read morePast Credits
2017 “Transformers: Last Knight” & “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”
2016 “Dr Strange” – Dr Strange Stunt Driving double. Nominated for SAG Stunt Award.
2015 Bond: “SPECTRE” – James Bond Stunt Driving Double
“Mission Impossible” – Rogue Nation Stunt Driver
“Criminal” Stunt Driver
2014 “Kingsman: Secret Service” – Eggsy Stunt Driving Double
“Amazing Spiderman 2”
“Riot Club” Stunt Driver
“Mortdecai” Johnny Depp Stunt Driving Double
2013 “Fast & Furious 6” – Vin Diesel Stunt Driving Double. Winner of SAG stunt award.
Stunt Driving Coordinator Splinter Unit.
“Jack Ryan” Stunt Driver
2012 Bond: “Skyfall” – James Bond Stunt Driving Double – winner of Taurus Stunt
Award: ‘Outstanding Work with a Vehicle’ and SAG stunt award.
2011 Batman “Dark Knight Rises”: Stunt Driver in Batmobile
2010 “John Carter of Mars”: Tracking Driver: Ultimate Arm
2010 “Johnny English Reborn”: Stunt Driver & Trainer
2008 Bond: “Quantum of Solace”: James Bond Stunt Driving Double – nominated
for a Taurus Stunt Award: ‘Outstanding Work with a Vehicle’
2007 National Treasure 2: Nicholas Cage Stunt Driving Double
Testimonials
“Highlight of the summit.”
Google
“Everything worked out perfectly”
Proctor & Gamble
“Fabulous to work with”
British Airways
“Outstanding in every way.”
GM
“Inspiring – the client couldn’t stop sharing their excitement”
Michelin
“Fantastic feedback from the attendees.”
Intel
“Without a doubt, the star of the show.”
Cisco
“Ben did a marvellous job.”
Bacardi Martini
“We were delighted to use Ben on and off the track, speaking about driving exercises to guests and describing his honest impressions from driving in the context of tires.”
Michelin
“Absolutely brilliantly received both during his presentation and also afterwards at the party.”
EMC2
“Ben was fabulous to work with and made a special effort to build a better experience for our colleagues… people said they had the time of their life.”
British Airways
BAFTA: “Fantastic as our first presenter of the night.”
Game, British Academy Video Games Awards
“Ben has a unique and compelling style for conveying to the audience what it really feels like to be in the hot seat. We enjoyed his talk enormously.”
Bank of America
“With Ben Collins at the wheel presenting, the content clearly resonated with Telegraph readers. The result: over-delivery on all digital KPIs and impressive shifts in awareness and consideration. Most importantly, the client sold out of their top-spec models promoted in the campaign.”
The Telegraph
