Actor
Juan Manuel Fangio
115 years · Balcarce, Buenos Aires, Argentina · 14 films
Juan Manuel Fangio, born on June 24, 1911, in Balcarce, Argentina, was one of the most celebrated drivers in the history of Formula 1. Known as "El Maestro," Fangio won five Formula 1 World Championships during the 1950s, a record that stood for nearly 50 years. His career spanned several teams, including Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, and Maserati, each of which he led to victory. Fangio's racing style was characterized by remarkable precision, skill, and strategic brilliance, allowing him to dominate an era when safety was minimal and the sport was particularly dangerous. His dedication to physical fitness and technical understanding of race cars set new standards for drivers. Fangio retired from racing in 1958 with an exceptional win rate, having won 24 out of 52 races he entered. He continued to be involved in motorsports and served as an ambassador for Argentine automotive interests until his passing on July 17, 1995, in Buenos Aires. Fangio remains a legend and an enduring influence on the sport of racing.
Best known for
Filmography 14
Racing Through Time - Fangio
2024 · Self
On Amazon MX Player
A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story
2020 · Self (archive footage)
1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
2019 · Self
Ferrari: Race to Immortality
2017 · Self
On Plex
Weekend of a Champion
2013 · Himself
The History of Motor Racing 1950s - A Golden Decade
2004 · Actor
A Star Named Ayrton Senna
1998 · Self
Fangio: Una vita a 300 all'ora
1980 · Himself
Yo soy el gol
1977 · Actor
O Fabuloso Fittipaldi
1973 · Self
Turismo de carretera
1968 · Actor
Grand Prix
1966 · Juan Manuel Fangio
On Kanopy
Buenos Aires in Relief
1954 · Actor
Fangio, el demonio de las pistas
1950 · Actor