1950-01-2976 years, 9 months, and 9 days old
Place of birth:
East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Adult:
No
Gender:
Male
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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Best Credits: 12
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Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse | Self | 7 | 2020-06-26 | 0.4604 | ||
Gilles Villeneuve - L'Aviatore | Self | 6.8 | 2022-05-04 | 0.3299 | ||
1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review | Himself | 0 | 1979-09-08 | 0.2671 | ||
Adieu l'enfant | Self (archive footage) | 7 | 1981-01-01 | 0.5624 | ||
Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson | Self | 7.2 | 2017-08-17 | 0.9811 | ||
1 | Self | 6.6 | 2013-09-30 | 0.975 | ||
1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review | Self | 0 | 2019-01-21 | 0.5575 | ||
Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season | 0 | 2004-01-01 | 0.6841 | |||
Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season | 0 | 2004-01-01 | 0.5277 | |||
Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season | 0 | 2004-01-01 | 0.4814 |