Gilles Villeneuve
1950-01-18 (1950)Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, CanadaActing
Biography
Gilles Villeneuve was a Canadian Formula 1 driver, born on January 18, 1950, in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada. Known for his aggressive and spectacular driving style, he became one of the most charismatic drivers in motorsport history. He raced for Ferrari from 1977 to 1982, securing six victories and becoming an icon of the Italian team. He tragically passed away on May 8, 1982, in Zolder, Belgium, during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Known For
Doc humanité
TV • 2018
Villeneuve Pironi
MOVIE • 2022
Echoes of The Past
TV • 2012
Le vrai Jacques Villeneuve
MOVIE • 2017
1981 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
MOVIE • 1981
Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
MOVIE • 2004
Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season
MOVIE • 2004
1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
MOVIE • 1979
Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse
MOVIE • 2020