Emerson Fittipaldi
Acting
Born December 12, 1946, São Paulo, Brazil
Emerson Fittipaldi is a racing legend renowned for his achievements in Formula One and IndyCar racing. Fittipaldi burst onto the international racing scene in the late 1960s, showcasing his exceptional talent and speed. In Formula One, he clinched two World Drivers' Championships in 1972 and 1974, driving for Lotus and McLaren, becoming the youngest champion at that time. Fittipaldi's smooth driving style and strategic prowess made him a formidable competitor on the track. Transitioning to American open-wheel racing, Fittipaldi found success in the Indianapolis 500, winning the prestigious race twice in 1989 and 1993. His versatility and adaptability across different racing disciplines solidified his status as one of the most versatile and accomplished drivers of his era. Beyond his racing career, Fittipaldi has been involved in various business ventures and continues to be a respected figure in the motorsport world, inspiring generations of racers with his passion and dedication to the sport.
Filmography
- 2021Stáří není pro sraby — Emerson Fittipaldi
- 2015Paixão, Suor e Graxa: Os Pioneiros do Automobilismo Brasileiro
- 2004Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season
- 2004Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season
- 2004Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
- 1982Deu Veado na Cabeça
Appearances as themselves (20)
- 2025Gentleman Racer — Self (archive)
- 2022El beso de Dios — Self
- Race to Perfection — Self
- 20191973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review — Self
- 2017Senna: The Test — Self (archive footage)
- 2017Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson — Self
- 2016McLaren — Self
- Ayrton: Retratos e Memórias — Self
- Ayrton Senna do Brasil — Self
- 20131 — Self
- Tooned — Self
- 20113 Champions — Self
- 2011Grand Prix: The Killer Years — Self
- 1980Pole Position: i guerrieri della Formula 1 — Self
- 1973If You're Not Winning, You're Not Trying — Self
- 1973O Fabuloso Fittipaldi — Self
- 19721972 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review — Self
- 19711971 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review — Self (archive footage)
- 19701970 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review — Self
- Lauda — Self