Barry Sheene
Actor · 1950 – 2003 · London, England
Barry Sheene (September 11, 1950 – March 10, 2003) was a British motorcycle racing icon and two-time 500cc Grand Prix World Champion. Born in London, Sheene became known for his daring riding style and charismatic personality, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide during the 1970s. He achieved back-to-back championships in 1976 and 1977, riding for Suzuki and cementing his status as a motorsport legend. Sheene’s career was marked by his resilience; he survived several serious accidents and famously returned to racing with metal plates in his body, earning him a reputation for bravery and toughness. Off the track, he was a larger-than-life character who brought glamour and attention to motorcycle racing with his high-profile lifestyle and media appearances. After retiring in the early 1980s, Sheene moved to Australia, where he continued to be involved in motorsport as a commentator and advisor. He passed away in 2003 due to cancer, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of the most celebrated figures in motorcycle racing.
Movies6
Movie6.7DocumentaryTV MovieA look back at the first 21 years of Britain's most successful film series.
James Bond: The First 21 Years
1983 · 3 votes
MovieDocumentaryThis documentary from BT Sport Films celebrates the life of two-time world champion biker Barry Sheene, paying homage to his trailblazing career.
Sheene
2023
Movie7.7DocumentaryThis movie is a fun look back into a bygone era of motorcycling. More than the ubiquitous "history of Harley" type documentaries, this move looks at the entire culture of motorcycling from the 60's & 70's and covers road racing, motocross & desert racing, drag racing, trials and more. The viewer gets to see in action the famous racers we had only previously seen in photos and even ride along with Mike "The Bike" Hailwood on a 190 MPH lap of the Isle of Mann. If you liked the requisite motorcycle movie "On Any Sunday," you'll LOVE this one. The soundtrack, with songs by Foreigner and Arlo Guthrie, is nostalgically cool too.
Take It to the Limit
1980 · 3 votes
Movie4.2DocumentaryProduced by ITV Sport, When Playboys Ruled the World is a documentary that takes a look at the lives of 1970s legends Barry Sheene and James Hunt. First aired back in 2010, the documentary mixes period race footage, original interviews with Hunt and Sheene and conversations with friends and family. People like Stephanie Sheene, David Hunt, Sir Stirling Moss, Max Mosley, Murray Walker, Max Clifford and Kelvin MacKenzie provide an interesting perspective on how things were back then. If you haven't seen it already, get some cold beers and get ready to be transported back into a time that was magical...
When Playboys Ruled the World
2010 · 2 votes
Movie5.5DramaBritish 'Semi-Fictional' sports drama featuring Grand Prix motorcycle racing world champion Barry Sheene as himself. It tells the story of Sheene's pursuit of the world title, including his recovery from a near-fatal accident at Silverstone.
Space Riders
1984 · 4 votes
Movie10.0DocumentaryThis daredevil documentary trails behind and into the minds of the biggest names in one of the world's most dangerous sports, superbike racing.
Speed is My Need
2019 · 1 votes
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- TVTalk Show
Valerie Singleton and an audience of children put their questions to a celebrity guest.