Jody Scheckter
Birthday
1950/01/29 (75 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Biography
Jody Scheckter, born on January 29, 1950, in East London, South Africa, is a former Formula 1 driver renowned for his 1979 World Championship win with Ferrari. He began his racing career in South Africa before moving to Europe in 1970 to compete in various junior categories. Scheckter made his Formula 1 debut with McLaren in 1972 and later raced for teams like Tyrrell and Wolf. Known for his aggressive driving style, he secured 10 Grand Prix victories during his career. After retiring from racin...Read more
Acting
(2020) Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse
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(2022) Gilles Villeneuve, l'Aviatore
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(1979) 1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
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(1981) Adieu l'enfant
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(2017) Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
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(2013) 1
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(2025) F1 75 Live at The O2
as Jody Scheckter (archive footage)
(1973) 1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
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(2018) Doc humanité
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