Gilles Villeneuve
Born: 1950-01-18 in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Died: 1982-05-08
Known For: Acting
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
2022
- Villeneuve Pironi as Self (Archive footage) (Uncredited)
2020
- Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse as Self (Archive footage)
2018
- Doc humanité as Self (Archive footage)
2017
- Le vrai Jacques Villeneuve as Self (Archive footage)
2012
- Echoes of The Past as Self (archive footage)