Jody Scheckter
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 29, 1950 (age 76)
- Birthplace
- East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Biography
Jody David Scheckter (29 January 1950) 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.
Known For
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Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
Gilles Villeneuve - L'Aviatore
Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse
Adieu l'enfant
1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season
Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season
Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
The Enzo Ferrari Diaries
Doc humanité
Filmography
The Enzo Ferrari Diaries
Movie · as Self
Gilles Villeneuve - L'Aviatore
Movie · as Self
Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse
Movie · as Self
1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Movie · as Self
Doc humanité
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
Movie · as Self
1
Movie · as Self
Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season
Movie
Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season
Movie
Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
Movie
Adieu l'enfant
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Movie · as Himself