Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
January 18, 1950
Died
May 8, 1982 (age 32)
Place of Birth
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Gilles Villeneuve
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.
Known For
TV
Doc humanité
Self (Archive footage)
2018
TV
Echoes of The Past
Self (archive footage)
2012
Film
Villeneuve Pironi
Self (Archive footage) (Uncredited)
2022
Film
1981 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Self
1981
Film
Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
2004
Film
Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season
2004
Film
Le vrai Jacques Villeneuve
Self (Archive footage)
2017
Film
Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse
Self (Archive footage)
2020
Film
1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Himself
1979
Filmography
2022FilmVilleneuve Pironias Self (Archive footage) (Uncredited)2020FilmGilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesseas Self (Archive footage)2018TVDoc humanitéas Self (Archive footage)2017FilmLe vrai Jacques Villeneuveas Self (Archive footage)2012TVEchoes of The Pastas Self (archive footage)2004FilmDouble First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season2004FilmLauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season1981Film1981 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Reviewas Self1979Film1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Reviewas Himself