Jacques Laffite
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 21, 1943 in Paris, France
- Active Years
- 1972–2021 (50 Years)
- Total Credits
- 15 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Jacques-Henri Laffite (also Jacques-Henri Marie Sabin Laffite).
Born: 21 November 1943 in Paris, France.
Profession: French former racing driver and broadcaster.
Racing Career: Competed in Formula One from 1974 to 1986.
Racing Achievements: Six Grand Prix wins (all with the Ligier team).
Broadcasting/Media: Presenter for TF1 from 1997 to 2113.
Racing Details: Debuted in 1974 for Frank Williams' Iso-Marlboro team. In 1975, raced for the same team (now named Williams) and scored second place in the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring. Moved to the French Ligier team in 1976, scoring 20 points and a pole position at the Italian Grand Prix.
Draft 1: Jacques-Henri Laffite, born 21 November 1943 in Paris, France, is a French former racing driver and broadcaster. He competed in Formula One from 1974 to 1986, achieving six Grand Prix wins while driving for the Ligier team. Laffite debuted in Formula One in 1974 for Frank Williams' Iso-Marlboro team. The following year, he raced for the same team, then known as Williams, and secured a second-place finish at the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring. In 1976, he moved to the French Ligier team, where he earned 20 points and a pole position at the Italian Grand Prix. Additionally, Laffite served as a presenter for TF1 from 1997 to 2013.
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Career overview
Jacques-Henri Laffite is a French former racing driver and broadcaster born on 21 November 1943 in Paris, France. He competed in Formula One from 1974 to 1986. Laffite debuted in Formula One in 1974 driving for Frank Williams' Iso–Marlboro team. In 1975, he raced for the same team, which was then named Williams, and achieved a second place finish in the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring.
In 1976, Laffite moved to the French Ligier team. During his career, he achieved six Grand Prix wins, all while driving for Ligier. His first successes with the Ligier team occurred when they entered Formula One in 1976, a year in which he scored 20 points and earned a pole position at the Italian Grand Prix.
Beyond his racing career, Laffite has been involved in broadcasting. He served as a presenter for TF1 from 1997 to 2013. His credits include appearances as himself in Formula 1. He attended the private school Cours Hattemer.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
15 titles- Une pilote (2021) as Jacques Laffite
- Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse (2020) as Self
- Doc humanité (2018) as Self
- Top Gear France (2015) as Self - Guest
- The Tuche Family (2011) as Le coach automobile
- Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season (2004)
- Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season (2004)
- Lap of the Gods (1992) as Self
- Fort Boyard (1990) as Self
- 1986 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review (1986) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Adieu l'enfant (1981) as Self (archive footage)
- 30 millions d'amis (1976) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self - Main Guest
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jacques Laffite best known for?
Jacques Laffite is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tuche Family (2011), Fort Boyard (1990), Champs-Elysées (1982), Matewan (1987).
When and where was Jacques Laffite born?
Jacques Laffite was born on November 21, 1943 in Paris, France.
How many credits does Jacques Laffite have?
Jacques Laffite has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2021.
What is Jacques Laffite's background in cinema and television?
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Jacques Laffite by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self - Main Guest — aged about 28
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 28
- Fort Boyard (1990) as Self — aged about 46
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 38
- 30 millions d'amis (1976) as Self — aged about 32
- The Tuche Family (2011) as Le coach automobile — aged about 67
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