Known For
Acting
Born
Jan 18, 1950
Died
May 08, 1982
Place of Birth
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Credits
10 titles
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
Filmography
Villeneuve Pironi
Self (Archive footage) (Uncredited)
Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse
Self (Archive footage)
Doc humanité
Self (Archive footage)
Le vrai Jacques Villeneuve
Self (Archive footage)
Echoes of The Past
Self (archive footage)
Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season
Snowmotion: The Art of Sledding
Self
1981 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Self
1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Himself