Ronnie Peterson
Acting • Born 1944-02-14 – Died 1978-09-11
Biography
Ronnie Peterson, born on February 14, 1944, in Örebro, Sweden, was a highly talented and charismatic Formula One driver. Known as the "Super Swede," Peterson was celebrated for his remarkable speed and skill, particularly in cars with less competitive setups. He achieved 10 Grand Prix victories and numerous podium finishes during his career. Tragically, Peterson passed away on September 11, 1978, in Milan, Italy, following complications from injuries sustained in a crash at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. His legacy endures as one of Formula One’s most beloved drivers.
Filmography
13 credits
1978 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Movie • 1978
Himself
O Fabuloso Fittipaldi
Movie • 1973
Self
Adieu l'enfant
Movie • 1981
Self (archive footage)
Smokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn
Movie • 2024
Self (archive footage)
Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
Movie • 2017
Self (archive footage)
If You're Not Winning, You're Not Trying
Movie • 1973
Self
1971 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Movie • 1971
Self
1972 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Movie • 1972
Self
1970 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Movie • 1970
Self
1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Movie • 1973
Self
Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season
Movie • 2004
Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
Movie • 2004
Echoes of The Past
TV • 2012
Self (archive footage)