Bob Bondurant
Known for Acting · 7 credits
- Born
- 1933-04-27
- Died
- 2021-11-12
- Place of birth
- Evanston, Illinois, USA
Biography
Bob Bondurant (April 27, 1933 – November 12, 2021) was an American racing driver and one of the world’s most respected driving instructors, known for his contributions to sports car racing and driver training. Born in Evanston, Illinois, Bondurant made his mark in the 1960s, racing in sports cars, Formula 1, and endurance events. He achieved success driving for teams like Shelby American and Ferrari, notably winning the GT class at the 1964 24 Hours of Le Mans with co-driver Dan Gurney in a Shelby Daytona Coupe.
Bondurant’s career was cut short in 1967 due to a serious accident, but he channeled his expertise into founding the Bob Bondurant School of High-Performance Driving. Established in 1968, the school trained professional drivers, law enforcement, and countless enthusiasts, becoming a cornerstone of driver education worldwide.
Bondurant’s impact on motorsport extended beyond racing, as his school set the standard for high-performance driver training, helping drivers master skills needed for both safety and competitive racing. His legacy lives on in the generations of drivers he mentored and the contributions he made to motorsport and driver education.
Known For
Movies (7)
Grand Prix
1966
as Grand Prix Driver (uncredited)
Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman
2015
as Self
The Racing Scene
1969
as Self
The 24 Hour War
2016
as Self
Dorf Goes Auto Racing
1990
as Self
Pushing the Limit: The Making of Grand Prix
2006
as Self
The Snake and the Stallion
2002
as Bob Bondurant
About Bob Bondurant
Bob Bondurant (April 27, 1933 – November 12, 2021) was an American racing driver and one of the world’s most respected driving instructors, known for his contributions to sports car racing and driver training. Born in Evanston, Illinois, Bondurant made his mark in the 1960s, racing in sports cars, Formula 1, and endurance events. He achieved success driving for teams like Shelby American and Ferrari, notably winning the GT class at the 1964 24 Hours of Le Mans with co-driver Dan Gurney in a Shelby Daytona Coupe. Bondurant’s career was cut shor… With 7 credits spanning from 1966 to 2016, Bob Bondurant has appeared in 7 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Bob Bondurant Movies
- Grand Prix (1966) — as Grand Prix Driver (uncredited)
- Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman (2015) — as Self
- The Racing Scene (1969) — as Self
- The 24 Hour War (2016) — as Self
- Dorf Goes Auto Racing (1990) — as Self
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