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Willy T. Ribbs

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Willy T. Ribbs
An in-depth profile of the life and career of Willy T. Ribbs - the controversial Black driver who shattered the color barrier of professional auto-racing and became the first Black qualifier in the storied history of the Indy 500.
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Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story (2020)
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Willy T. Ribbs was born on 3 January 1955 in San Jose, California, USA. He is an actor, known for American Reel (2003), ESPN Speedworld (1979) and Willy T Ribbs: Motorsport's Black Pioneer (2020). He has been married to Suzanne Hamilton since 22 November 1979. They have one child.
BornJanuary 3, 1955
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    Known for

    American Reel (2003)
    American Reel
    6.8
    • Jason's Attorney
    • 2003
    Race Car Driver and ESPN Reporter (Lee Perkins)
    ESPN Speedworld
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Self - Driver
    Willy T Ribbs: Motorsport's Black Pioneer
    8.2
    • Self
    • 2020
    ABC Sports (1961)
    ABC Sports
    TV Series
    • Self - Driver

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    Actor

    • American Reel (2003)
      American Reel
      6.8
      • Jason's Attorney
      • 2003

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    • Alternative name
      • Willie T. Ribbs
    • Born
      • January 3, 1955
      • San Jose, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Suzanne HamiltonNovember 22, 1979 - present (1 child)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 1 Article

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