Gilles Villeneuve
Acting • Born 1950-01-18 – Died 1982-05-08
Acting1Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
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.
Filmography
9 credits
1981 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Movie • 1981
Self
Villeneuve Pironi
Movie • 2022
Self (Archive footage) (Uncredited)
Le vrai Jacques Villeneuve
Movie • 2017
Self (Archive footage)
Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse
Movie • 2020
Self (Archive footage)
1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Movie • 1979
Himself
Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season
Movie • 2004
Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
Movie • 2004
Doc humanité
TV • 2018
Self (Archive footage)
Echoes of The Past
TV • 2012
Self (archive footage)