Actor
Jody Scheckter
76 years · East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa · 11 films
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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Filmography 10
Gilles Villeneuve - L'Aviatore
2022 · Self
Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse
2020 · Self
1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
2019 · Self
Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
2017 · Self
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2013 · Self
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Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season
2004 · Actor
Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season
2004 · Actor
Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
2004 · Actor
Adieu l'enfant
1981 · Self (archive footage)
1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1979 · Himself