7.9
7.9
Raging Bull
1980
as Ring Announcer (Reeves Fight)
Gene LeBell
Acting
Born:October 9, 1932
Died:August 9, 2022(aged 89)
Birthplace:Los Angeles, California, USA
N/A
CommunityBiography
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.
Filmography (26 movies)
7.7
7.7
I Am Bruce Lee
2012
as Self
6.9
6.9
Eyes of an Angel
1991
as Pit Bull Handler
6.9
6.9
The Jerk
1979
as Con Man
6.3
6.3
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
1978
as Theatre Cop: Reese
6.0
6.0
The Challenge
1970
as Karate Instructor
6.0
6.0
Foolin' Around
1980
as Paul
5.9
5.9
The Golden Child
1986
as Drunken Biker (uncredited)
5.9
5.9
The Big Brawl
1980
as Stroke
5.7
5.7
The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes
2019
5.5
5.5
Hard Time
1998
as Eddie
5.5
5.5
Kickboxer 2: The Road Back
1991
as Referee
5.2
5.2
From Mexico With Love
2009
as Referee
5.2
5.2
Hammer
1972
as Referee
5.1
5.1
Paradise, Hawaiian Style
1966
5.0
5.0
Bloodfist IV: Die Trying
1992
as Burly
5.0
5.0
Double Tap
1997
as Wallace
4.8
4.8
Ring of Steel
1994
as MiB Bodyguard
4.7
4.7
Black Samson
1974
as Nappa's Gang (as Gene LaBell)
4.5
4.5
Goldie and the Boxer
1979
as Vinnie
4.4
4.4
Almost Summer
1978
as Football Coach
4.3
4.3
Going Ape!
1981
as Faraday
4.3
4.3
Heartbeeps
1981
as Forklift Driver Robot
3.3
3.3
Melinda
1972
as Hood
3.2
3.2
No Way Back
1976
The Search for Count Dante
2020
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to review!