Gilles Villeneuve
Born
January 18, 1950
Died
May 8, 1982 (32 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
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.
Known For
Villeneuve Pironi
Self (Archive footage) (Uncredited)
2022
Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse
Self (Archive footage)
2020
Doc humanité
Self (Archive footage) · (1 episode)
2018
Le vrai Jacques Villeneuve
Self (Archive footage)
2017
Echoes of The Past
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2012
Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season
2004
Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
2004
1981 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Self
1981
1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Himself
1979