Gilles Villeneuve(1950-1982)

Gilles Villeneuve was born on 18 January 1950 in St.-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada. He was married to Johanne Barthe. He died on 8 May 1982 in Leuven, Flanders, Belgium.

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Known for

Formula 1

9.4

TV Series

Self

Gasoline

8.8

Self

1984

Pole Position: I guerrieri della Formula 1

Self

1980

Autóversenyzök

Self

1981

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Gasoline
8.8
- in memory of
- 1984

Self

Life and Times
7.5
TV Series
- Self
- 1997
Gasoline
8.8
- Self
- 1984
Ferrari Turbo
Short
- Self
- 1982
FIA Formula 1 World Championship 1982 - The Official End of Season Review
Video
- Self
- 1982
Formula 1
9.4
TV Series
- Self
- 1977–1982
Autóversenyzök
- Self
- 1981
Pole Position: I guerrieri della Formula 1
- Self
- 1980
The Big Time
7.2
TV Series
- Self
- 1980
Téléjeans
TV Series
- Self (1979)
- 1978–1982
Télémag
TV Series
- Self (1979)
- 1977–1981
Appelez-moi Lise
TV Series
- Self (1975)
- 1972–1976

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Personal details

Born
- January 18, 1950
- St.-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada
Died
- May 8, 1982
- Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
Spouse
- Johanne BartheOctober 17, 1970 - May 8, 1982 (his death, 2 children)
Children
Parents
Relatives
- Jacques Villeneuve (II)(Sibling)
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- 1 Portrayal

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Ex-Formula One racing driver, who raced for: McLaren (1977 (1 GP)) and Ferrari (1977 (2 GPs)-1978 (16 GPs)-1979 (15 GPs)-1980 (14 GPs)-1981 (15 GPs)-1982 (4 GPs)). He started 67 Grands Prix, 6 Wins, 2 Pole Positions, 8 Fastest Laps and 13 Podiums. Best ranked in the World Championship: 2nd in 1979.