Known for

Acting

Born

Dec 31, 1974 (51 years old)

Place of birth

Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Tony Kanaan

Tony Kanaan, born on December 31, 1974, in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, is a Brazilian racing driver celebrated for his achievements in IndyCar racing. Known for his consistency and endurance, Kanaan won the 2004 IndyCar Series Championship and achieved victory at the Indianapolis 500 in 2013. His resilience and charismatic personality have made him a fan favorite and one of the most respected drivers in American open-wheel racing.

Titles

Late Show with David Letterman

Series • 1993

The Celebrity Apprentice

Series • 2004

Driven

Movie • 2001

Rapid Response

Movie • 2019

Senna: The Test

Movie • 2017

Unleashing the Dragon

Movie • 2023

Yellow Yellow Yellow: The Indycar Safety Team

Movie • 2017

Born Racer

Movie • 2018

The Lionheart

Movie • 2023

BornStars

Movie • 2025