
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1950-01-18
Deathday
1982-05-08
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

Villeneuve Pironi
as Self (Archive footage) (Uncredited)

1981 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
as Self

Le vrai Jacques Villeneuve
as Self (Archive footage)

Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse
as Self (Archive footage)

1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
as Himself

Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season

Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season

Doc humanité
as Self (Archive footage)

Echoes of The Past
as Self (archive footage)