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Acting
Birthday
January 29, 1950
Place of Birth
East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Jody Scheckter
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Biography
Jody Scheckter, born on January 29, 1950, in East London, South Africa, is a former Formula 1 driver renowned for his 1979 World Championship win with Ferrari. He began his racing career in South Africa before moving to Europe in 1970 to compete in various junior categories. Scheckter made his Formula 1 debut with McLaren in 1972 and later raced for teams like Tyrrell and Wolf. Known for his aggressive driving style, he secured 10 Grand Prix victories during his career. After retiring from racing in 1980, Scheckter pursued business ventures, including founding a firearms training company and later establishing Laverstoke Park Farm, an organic farming enterprise in England.
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Gilles Villeneuve, l'Aviatore
2022
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Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse
2020
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Doc humanité
2018
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Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
2017
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2013
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Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season
2004
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Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
2004
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Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season
2004
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Self (archive footage)
Adieu l'enfant
1981
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Himself
1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1979
Credits
Gilles Villeneuve, l'Aviatore
as Self
2022
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Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse
as Self
2020
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Doc humanité
as Self
2018
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Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
as Self
2017
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1
as Self
2013
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Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season
2004
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Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
2004
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Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season
2004
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Adieu l'enfant
as Self (archive footage)
1981
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1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
as Himself
1979
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1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
as Self
1973
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