Gilles Villeneuve
Birthday
1950/01/18
Day of death
1982/05/08 (32 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Also know as
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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.
Acting
(1981) 1981 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
as Self
(2022) Villeneuve Pironi
as Self (Archive footage) (Uncredited)
(2017) Le vrai Jacques Villeneuve
as Self (Archive footage)
(2020) Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse
as Self (Archive footage)
(1979) 1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
as Himself
(2004) Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season
as ---
(2004) Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
as ---
(2018) Doc humanité
as Self (Archive footage)
(2012) Echoes of The Past
as Self (archive footage)