Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
October 9, 1932
Died
August 9, 2022
Age
89
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Gene LeBell
Acting
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 De…
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Gene Le Bell · Gene La Bell · Gene LaBell
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Filmography
2020
The Search for Count Dante
Movie
0.0
2019
The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes
Movie · Self
5.7
2018
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
Movie · The Boss
3.9
2012
I Am Bruce Lee
Movie · Self
7.6
2009
From Mexico With Love
Movie · Referee
5.8
2009
Blood and Bone
Movie · Attendant
7.4
2008
Redbelt
Movie · Old Stuntman
6.4
2007
The Sarah Silverman Program
TV · Carl
6.3
2006
Bottoms Up
Movie · Milt
3.1
2004
Cellular
Movie · Driving Instructor (uncredited)
6.4
2004
Spider-Man 2
Movie · Train Passenger (uncredited)
7.3
2003
Reno 911!
TV · Old Man on Scooter
7.2
2003
Reno 911!
TV · Grandpa
7.2
2002
Jackass: The Movie
Movie · Self
6.3
2002
Men in Black II
Movie · Subway Passenger (uncredited)
6.4
2001
Rat Race
Movie · Veteran with Gun
6.3
2000
Strong Medicine
TV · Referee
7.4
1999
Man on the Moon
Movie · Foxy Jackson Referee
7.2
1999
Running Red
Movie · Mercier's Bodyguard
5.5
1998
Hard Time
Movie · Eddie
5.9
1998
Rush Hour
Movie · Taxi Driver
7.1
1998
That '70s Show
TV · Referee
7.9
1997
Double Tap
Movie · Wallace
5.1
1997
Batman & Robin
Movie · Arkham Asylum Property Room Guard
4.4