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Gilles Villeneuve(1950-1982)

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Gilles Villeneuve
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.
BornJanuary 18, 1950
DiedMay 8, 1982(32)
BornJanuary 18, 1950
DiedMay 8, 1982(32)
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Known for

Formula 1 (1950)
Formula 1
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TV Series
  • Self
Gilles Villeneuve in Gasoline (1984)
Gasoline
Movie
  • Self
  • 1984
Autóversenyzök
Movie
  • Self
  • 1981
Télémag (1977)
Télémag
TV Series
  • Self (1979)
  • 1977

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  • 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
      Melanie Villeneuve
  • Parents
      Seville Villeneuve
  • 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 Fastests Laps and 13 Podiums. Best ranked in the World Championship: 2nd in 1979.
  • Nickname
    • The Aviator

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