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Gene LeBell

Gene LeBell

Actor · Born 1932-10-09 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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Biography

Ivan Gene LeBell (October 9, 1932 – August 9, 2022) is an American martial artist, stunt performer, actor, and former professional wrestler. Nicknamed "the Godfather of Grappling", LeBell is widely credited with popularizing grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts. LeBell has also worked on over 1,000 films and TV shows and has authored 12 books. In 2000, the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) promoted him to 9th Dan in jujitsu and taihojutsu. On August 7, 2004, the World Martial Arts Masters Association promoted LeBell to 10th Degree and in February 2005, he was promoted to 9th Dan in Traditional Judo by the USJJF. LeBell served as an inspiration for the character of Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Spider-Man 2 (2004) — Train Passenger (uncredited)
  2. Men in Black II (2002) — Subway Passenger (uncredited)
  3. Rush Hour (1998) — Taxi Driver
  4. Batman & Robin (1997) — Arkham Asylum Property Room Guard
  5. Airplane! (1980) — Religious Zealot (uncredited)
  6. Raging Bull (1980) — Ring Announcer (Reeves Fight)
  7. The X-Files (1993) — Bartender
  8. Ed Wood (1994) — Ring Announcer
  9. Cellular (2004) — Driving Instructor (uncredited)
  10. Man on the Moon (1999) — Foxy Jackson Referee
  11. Rat Race (2001) — Veteran with Gun
  12. Jackass: The Movie (2002) — Self
  13. That '70s Show (1998) — Referee
  14. Knight Rider (1982) — Junior
  15. Married... with Children (1987) — Larry
  16. The Golden Child (1986) — Drunken Biker (uncredited)
  17. MacGyver (1985) — Murph
  18. The Jerk (1979) — Con Man
  19. Blood and Bone (2009) — Attendant
  20. Every Which Way but Loose (1978) — Biker
  21. The Incredible Hulk (1977)
  22. The Munsters (1964) — Tarzan McGirk
  23. Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) — Hood
  24. Family Matters (1989) — Referee
  25. Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987) — Cannery Guard
  26. Redbelt (2008) — Old Stuntman
  27. Rapid Fire (1992) — Red Haired Serrano Gunman (uncredited)
  28. Dead Heat (1988)
  29. 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up (1995) — Red-Haired Waste Plant Worker Punching Rocky (uncredited)
  30. City Heat (1984) — Garage Soldier
  31. Kickboxer 2: The Road Back (1991) — Referee
  32. The Big Brawl (1980) — Stroke
  33. Reno 911! (2003) — Old Man on Scooter
  34. Blacula (1972) — Second Dracula Henchman
  35. Taxi (1978) — Referee
  36. Sledge Hammer! (1986) — Archbishop
  37. I Am Bruce Lee (2012) — Self
  38. Blue Hawaii (1961) — (uncredited)
  39. Walking Tall (1973) — 2nd Bouncer
  40. The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)