Gene LeBell
Profile info
Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday9 October 1932
Died9 August 2022 (age 89)
Place of birthLos Angeles, California, USA
Known credits212
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…
The Search for Count Dante
2020
The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes
2019 · Self
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
2018 · The Boss
I Am Bruce Lee
2012 · Self
From Mexico With Love
2009 · Referee
Blood and Bone
2009 · Attendant
Redbelt
2008 · Old Stuntman
Reno 911!: Miami
2007 · Stunts
The Sarah Silverman Program
2007 · Carl
Smokin' Aces
2006 · Stunts
Bottoms Up
2006 · Milt
Bottoms Up
2006 · Stunts
Beerfest
2006 · Stunts
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
2005 · Utility Stunts
Cellular
2004 · Driving Instructor (uncredited)
Spider-Man 2
2004 · Train Passenger (uncredited)
Starsky & Hutch
2004 · Stunts
Reno 911!
2003 · Old Man on Scooter
Reno 911!
2003 · Grandpa
Bruce Almighty
2003 · Stunts
Jackass: The Movie
2002 · Self
Men in Black II
2002 · Subway Passenger (uncredited)
Deuces Wild
2002 · Stunts
The Last Castle
2001 · Stunts
Bandits
2001 · Stunts
Rat Race
2001 · Veteran with Gun
Dude, Where's My Car?
2000 · Stunts
Strong Medicine
2000 · Referee
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave
2000 · Stunts
Man on the Moon
1999 · Foxy Jackson Referee
Man on the Moon
1999 · Stunts
End of Days
1999 · Utility Stunts
The Hunter's Moon
1999 · Stunts
Mystery Men
1999 · Stunts
Running Red
1999 · Mercier's Bodyguard
Running Red
1999 · Stunts
Hard Time
1998 · Eddie
Rush Hour
1998 · Taxi Driver
That '70s Show
1998 · Referee
U.S. Marshals
1998 · Stunts
As Good as It Gets
1997 · Stunts
L.A. Confidential
1997 · Stunts
Double Tap
1997 · Wallace
Double Tap
1997 · Stunts
The Brave
1997 · Stunts
Bean
1997 · Stunts
Batman & Robin
1997 · Arkham Asylum Property Room Guard
Batman & Robin
1997 · Stunts
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