Jackie Stewart
Biography
Jackie Stewart is a Scottish former racing driver who also worked as a broadcaster and motorsport executive. Born in Dumbarton, Scotland in 1939, he won three Formula One World Drivers' Championships with Tyrrell. At his retirement, he held the records for most wins and podium finishes, with 27 victories and 43 podiums. He finished runner-up twice in nine seasons and nearly won the Indianapolis 500 in 1966, taking Rookie of the Year honors. He also raced in Can-Am in 1970 and 1971. After racing, he was an ABC sports commentator for auto racing, covering the Indianapolis 500, and for several Summer Olympics. He was team principal of Stewart Grand Prix between 1997 and 1999. He appeared in the 1966 film Grand Prix doing driving scenes and was the subject of Weekend of a Champion (1972). He received an OBE in 1971 and a knighthood in 2001.
87years old
Turns 88 on June 11in 237 days
- Born Dumbarton
- Star sign: GeminiThe sign runs May 21 to June 20
- John Young Stewart (birth name)Also credited as Sir John Young Stewart, Sir John Stewart and Sir Jackie Stewart
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 7 years2010 to 2017
Every film, newest first
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A first
That year, Stewart was in front for at least one lap in every World Championship Grand Prix, and no other driver has managed the same feat.
Behind the award
In 1973, Stewart was given Sports Illustrated magazine's "Sportsman of the Year" award. No other auto racer has ever won that title.
Own stunts
Stewart did all the driving scenes in the 1966 film Grand Prix for Brian Bedford, who played Scott Stoddard and did not know how to drive.
Most often with
Nigel Mansell appears in three of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Nigel Mansell3 films together, 2010 to 2017
Bernie Ecclestone2 films together, 2010 to 2013
Frank Williams2 films together, 2010 to 2017
Nelson Piquet2 films together, 2010 to 2017
Awards
Four awards and honors from 1972 to 2001.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2001 | Knight Bachelor | Won | |
| 1973 | BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award | Won | |
| 1973 | Segrave Trophy | Won | |
| 1972 | Officer of the Order of the British Empire | Won | |
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