Acting
Jul 6, 1967
Hobro, Danmark
Tom Kristensen
Acting
Biography
Tom Kristensen, born on July 7, 1967, in Hobro, Denmark, is a legendary Danish racing driver, widely regarded as one of the greatest endurance drivers in motorsport history. He is best known for his record-breaking nine victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, earning him the title "Mr. Le Mans." Kristensen's first Le Mans win came in 1997 with Porsche, and he went on to achieve his historic record primarily with Audi, including an impressive streak of six consecutive wins from 2000 to 2005. Beyond Le Mans, Kristensen enjoyed success in other racing series, including the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) and the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). Known for his skill, consistency, and reliability under intense conditions, he became a respected and admired figure in endurance racing. After retiring from professional racing in 2014, Kristensen remained active in the motorsport community, serving as an ambassador and sharing his experience with fans and aspiring drivers. His legacy as a record-holder and a symbol of endurance racing excellence continues to inspire new generations.
Feature Films (6)
The poet Tom Kristensen (1893-1974) presents his poem "Nyhavn" in the restaurant Gilleleje in Nyhavn. Recorded on the initiative of J. Øhlenschlæger Johansen, with the support of Westermann's Publishing House.
Tom Kristensen
"Heroes" tells the story of five legends of motorsport, whose lives are intimately intertwined and interconnected as they all scale the heights of their sport, while contending with profound personal challenges along the way.
Heroes
Tom Kristensen is not only Denmark's best racing driver of all time, he is also considered among the world's best. He has won the classic 24-hour race at Le Mans four times, has the existing track record, and earlier in his career he has taken international Formula 3 titles in both Germany and Japan. He has started in a myriad of racing series around the world and has managed to be the fastest in all classes! From Mou to Le Mans, with pictures that have never been shown in Denmark before, reveals why the world's fastest Dane is candidate to be the best of all time at Le Mans and why he has already secured a place in the motor sports super league. In a cornucopia of spectacular overtures from a unique career, features include Formula 3 and Formula 3000 in Europe and Japan, the many Formula 1 test runs, the world's toughest standard car series in both Japan, Germany and England, and of course Le Mans and the American Le Mans series. Commented by Tom Kristensen.
Tom Kristensen - Fra Mou til Le Mans
On the Line - The Race of Champions documentary celebrates the 30th birthday of the Race Of Champions, from its off-road beginnings on Gran Canaria to its popular stadium events in some of the most iconic venues around the world. For over 30 years the Race Of Champions has brought together the world's greatest drivers from Formula 1, Rally, NASCAR, IndyCar, Le Mans, and more to answer one simple question: If you let them loose in equal cars, who's actually the fastest of them all?
On the Line: The Race of Champions
Television & Series (5)
They have long been Islands Brygge response to the royal family. Here they are known by one and all - and they are even familiar with every corner of Bryggen as their own back pocket. This is where the family has his permanent base. It is from their world begins. Now the rest of the quite, Danish country come first name with Lens, Stephanie and Ann. But the family of Bryggen will never be the typical family of Denmark, and their lives are anything but monotonous. Instead, they have a stronger unity than most.
The Family of Bryggen
In this two-part Viaplay Original, Mika Häkkinen, David Coulthard and Tom Kristensen discuss and analyze Formula 1® drivers from the past and present. Moderator: Amber Brantsen.
