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Known For
Acting
Birthday
May 4, 1946
Place of Birth
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
John Watson
0.1 Popularity
Biography
John Watson, born on May 4, 1946, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is a former Formula One driver known for his skill, consistency, and remarkable comeback drives. Competing in F1 from 1973 to 1985, he achieved five Grand Prix victories and numerous podium finishes, racing for teams such as McLaren, Brabham, and Penske. Watson is particularly remembered for his 1983 win at the United States Grand Prix West, where he came from 22nd on the grid to take victory, showcasing his exceptional talent. After retiring from racing, he became a respected commentator and analyst, valued for his insights and deep understanding of motorsport.
Known For
8.0
Self
Mosley: It's Complicated
2021
6.9
Self
Race to Perfection
2020
7.4
Self
Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
2017
8.2
Self
Crash and Burn
2016
10.0
Self
Ayrton: Retratos e Memórias
2015
10.0
Self
Ayrton Senna do Brasil
2014
6.6
Self
1
2013
7.5
Self - F1 Driver, 1973-1985 (voice)
Hunt vs Lauda: F1's Greatest Racing Rivals
2013
0.0
Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season
2004
0.0
Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season
2004
Credits
Mosley: It's Complicated
as Self
2021
8.0
Race to Perfection
as Self
2020
6.9
Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
as Self
2017
7.4
Crash and Burn
as Self
2016
8.2
Ayrton: Retratos e Memórias
as Self
2015
10.0
Ayrton Senna do Brasil
as Self
2014
10.0
1
as Self
2013
6.6
Hunt vs Lauda: F1's Greatest Racing Rivals
as Self - F1 Driver, 1973-1985 (voice)
2013
7.5
Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season
2004
0.0
Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season
2004
0.0
Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
2004
0.0
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Grand Prix: The Golden Years
as Self - Presenter
1999
0.0
Formula 1: The Official End Of Season Review Of The 1982 FIA Formula One World Championship
1998
4.8
British Touring Car Championship 1998 Review
as Commentator
1998
0.0
1982 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
as Self
1982
0.0
1981 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
as Self
1981
3.8