Gilles Villeneuve
Known for
Acting
Born
January 18, 1950
Birthplace
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Died
May 8, 1982 (aged 32)
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.
Best known work
Villeneuve Pironi
2022
1981 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1981
Le vrai Jacques Villeneuve
2017
Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse
2020
1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1979
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
Snowmotion: The Art of Sledding
1992
Doc humanité
2018
Echoes of The Past
2012Filmography
2022
Villeneuve Pironias Self (Archive footage) (Uncredited)
2020
Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesseas Self (Archive footage)
2018
2017
Le vrai Jacques Villeneuveas Self (Archive footage)
2012
2004
2004
1992
1981
1979