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Gene LeBell

Gene LeBell

1932-10-09 • Los Angeles, California, USA

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

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The Search for Count Dante

2020 · Movie
The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes

The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes

2019 · Movie

as Self
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece

Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece

2018 · Movie

as The Boss
I Am Bruce Lee

I Am Bruce Lee

2012 · Movie

as Self
From Mexico With Love

From Mexico With Love

2009 · Movie

as Referee
Blood and Bone

Blood and Bone

2009 · Movie

as Attendant
Redbelt

Redbelt

2008 · Movie

as Old Stuntman
The Sarah Silverman Program

The Sarah Silverman Program

2007 · TV Show

as Carl
Bottoms Up

Bottoms Up

2006 · Movie

as Milt
Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2

2004 · Movie

as Train Passenger (uncredited)
Cellular

Cellular

2004 · Movie

as Driving Instructor (uncredited)
Reno 911!

Reno 911!

2003 · TV Show

as Old Man on Scooter, Grandpa
Jackass: The Movie

Jackass: The Movie

2002 · Movie

as Self
Men in Black II

Men in Black II

2002 · Movie

as Subway Passenger (uncredited)
Rat Race

Rat Race

2001 · Movie

as Veteran with Gun
Strong Medicine

Strong Medicine

2000 · TV Show

as Referee
Running Red

Running Red

1999 · Movie

as Mercier's Bodyguard
Man on the Moon

Man on the Moon

1999 · Movie

as Foxy Jackson Referee
Hard Time

Hard Time

1998 · Movie

as Eddie
Rush Hour

Rush Hour

1998 · Movie

as Taxi Driver
That '70s Show

That '70s Show

1998 · TV Show

as Referee
Batman & Robin

Batman & Robin

1997 · Movie

as Arkham Asylum Property Room Guard
Double Tap

Double Tap

1997 · Movie

as Wallace
On the Edge of Innocence

On the Edge of Innocence

1997 · Movie

as Security Guard
Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal

Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal

1996 · Movie

as NYC bouncer
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

1995 · Movie

as Red-Haired Waste Plant Worker Punching Rocky (uncredited)
Jury Duty

Jury Duty

1995 · Movie

as Security Guard (uncredited)
Ring of Steel

Ring of Steel

1994 · Movie

as MiB Bodyguard
Ed Wood

Ed Wood

1994 · Movie

as Ring Announcer
M.A.N.T.I.S.

M.A.N.T.I.S.

1994 · Movie

as Rioter (uncredited)
The X-Files

The X-Files

1993 · TV Show

as Bartender
Bloodfist IV: Die Trying

Bloodfist IV: Die Trying

1992 · Movie

as Burly
Rapid Fire

Rapid Fire

1992 · Movie

as Red Haired Serrano Gunman (uncredited)
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The Human Factor

1992 · TV Show

as Referee
Eyes of an Angel

Eyes of an Angel

1991 · Movie

as Pit Bull Handler
Kickboxer 2: The Road Back

Kickboxer 2: The Road Back

1991 · Movie

as Referee
Alligator 2: The Mutation

Alligator 2: The Mutation

1991 · Movie

as Referee
Loose Cannons

Loose Cannons

1990 · Movie

as Grimmer's Man
Family Matters

Family Matters

1989 · TV Show

as Referee
Dead Heat

Dead Heat

1988 · Movie
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown

Death Wish 4: The Crackdown

1987 · Movie

as Cannery Guard
Number One with a Bullet

Number One with a Bullet

1987 · Movie

as Referee
Married... with Children

Married... with Children

1987 · TV Show

as Larry, Referee, Black Ben, Brutus
Bad Guys

Bad Guys

1986 · Movie

as Terrible Turk Mc Gurk
The Golden Child

The Golden Child

1986 · Movie

as Drunken Biker (uncredited)
Welcome to 18

Welcome to 18

1986 · Movie

as Motorcycle Cop
Sledge Hammer!

Sledge Hammer!

1986 · TV Show

as Archbishop
MacGyver

MacGyver

1985 · TV Show

as Murph
Micki & Maude

Micki & Maude

1984 · Movie

as Wrestling Referee
City Heat

City Heat

1984 · Movie

as Garage Soldier
The Master

The Master

1984 · TV Show

as Brawler (uncredited)
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

1982 · Movie

as Hood
T. J. Hooker

T. J. Hooker

1982 · TV Show

as James Wallace
Knight Rider

Knight Rider

1982 · TV Show

as Junior
Smokey Bites the Dust

Smokey Bites the Dust

1981 · Movie

as Turk
Heartbeeps

Heartbeeps

1981 · Movie

as Forklift Driver Robot
Going Ape!

Going Ape!

1981 · Movie

as Faraday
Falcon Crest

Falcon Crest

1981 · TV Show

as Union Guy
Simon & Simon

Simon & Simon

1981 · TV Show
Airplane!

Airplane!

1980 · Movie

as Religious Zealot (uncredited)
Raging Bull

Raging Bull

1980 · Movie

as Ring Announcer (Reeves Fight)
The Big Brawl

The Big Brawl

1980 · Movie

as Stroke
Foolin' Around

Foolin' Around

1980 · Movie

as Paul
Flesh & Blood

Flesh & Blood

1979 · Movie

as 2nd Fat Guy
Goldie and the Boxer

Goldie and the Boxer

1979 · Movie

as Vinnie
Marciano

Marciano

1979 · Movie

as Ring Announcer
The Jerk

The Jerk

1979 · Movie

as Con Man
Americathon

Americathon

1979 · Movie

as Referee
Hart to Hart

Hart to Hart

1979 · TV Show

as Heavy #2
Flesh & Blood

Flesh & Blood

1979 · TV Show

as 2nd Fat Guy
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan

The Bad News Bears Go to Japan

1978 · Movie

as Mean Bones' Manager
Every Which Way but Loose

Every Which Way but Loose

1978 · Movie

as Biker
I Wanna Hold Your Hand

I Wanna Hold Your Hand

1978 · Movie

as Theatre Cop: Reese
The One and Only

The One and Only

1978 · Movie

as Reigning World Wrestling Champion (uncredited)
Almost Summer

Almost Summer

1978 · Movie

as Football Coach
Taxi

Taxi

1978 · TV Show

as Referee, The Referee
Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island

1978 · TV Show

as The Referee
The Incredible Hulk

The Incredible Hulk

1977 · TV Show
No Way Back

No Way Back

1976 · Movie
Quincy, M.E.

Quincy, M.E.

1976 · TV Show
Black Samson

Black Samson

1974 · Movie

as Nappa's Gang
Dinah!

Dinah!

1974 · TV Show

as Self
Cleopatra Jones

Cleopatra Jones

1973 · Movie

as Mommy's Henchman (uncredited)
Walking Tall

Walking Tall

1973 · Movie

as 2nd Bouncer
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off

Slaughter's Big Rip-Off

1973 · Movie

as Leo (uncredited)
Melinda

Melinda

1972 · Movie

as Hood
Hammer

Hammer

1972 · Movie

as Referee
Blacula

Blacula

1972 · Movie

as Second Dracula Henchman
The Challenge

The Challenge

1970 · Movie

as Karate Instructor
Land of the Giants

Land of the Giants

1968 · TV Show

as Mezron's Brother
Ironside

Ironside

1967 · TV Show
Paradise, Hawaiian Style

Paradise, Hawaiian Style

1966 · Movie
The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

1966 · TV Show

as Barney
The Wild Wild West

The Wild Wild West

1965 · TV Show

as Felix
The Munsters

The Munsters

1964 · TV Show

as Tarzan McGirk
Burke's Law

Burke's Law

1963 · TV Show

as Wrestler
The Beverly Hillbillies

The Beverly Hillbillies

1962 · TV Show
Blue Hawaii

Blue Hawaii

1961 · Movie

as (uncredited)

Crew Credits

Reno 911!: Miami

Reno 911!: Miami

2007 · Movie

Stunts
Beerfest

Beerfest

2006 · Movie

Stunts
Bottoms Up

Bottoms Up

2006 · Movie

Stunts
Smokin' Aces

Smokin' Aces

2006 · Movie

Stunts
Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

2005 · Movie

Utility Stunts
Starsky & Hutch

Starsky & Hutch

2004 · Movie

Stunts
Bruce Almighty

Bruce Almighty

2003 · Movie

Stunts
Deuces Wild

Deuces Wild

2002 · Movie

Stunts
The Last Castle

The Last Castle

2001 · Movie

Stunts
Bandits

Bandits

2001 · Movie

Stunts
Dude, Where's My Car?

Dude, Where's My Car?

2000 · Movie

Stunts
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave

The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave

2000 · Movie

Stunts
Man on the Moon

Man on the Moon

1999 · Movie

Stunts
Running Red

Running Red

1999 · Movie

Stunts
Mystery Men

Mystery Men

1999 · Movie

Stunts
End of Days

End of Days

1999 · Movie

Utility Stunts
The Hunter's Moon

The Hunter's Moon

1999 · Movie

Stunts
U.S. Marshals

U.S. Marshals

1998 · Movie

Stunts
L.A. Confidential

L.A. Confidential

1997 · Movie

Stunts
Liar Liar

Liar Liar

1997 · Movie

Stunts
Vegas Vacation

Vegas Vacation

1997 · Movie

Stunts
Bean

Bean

1997 · Movie

Stunts
As Good as It Gets

As Good as It Gets

1997 · Movie

Stunts
Judge and Jury

Judge and Jury

1997 · Movie

Stunts
Double Tap

Double Tap

1997 · Movie

Stunts
Gone Fishin'

Gone Fishin'

1997 · Movie

Stunts
Batman & Robin

Batman & Robin

1997 · Movie

Stunts
Trial and Error

Trial and Error

1997 · Movie

Stunts
The Brave

The Brave

1997 · Movie

Stunts
Dante's Peak

Dante's Peak

1997 · Movie

Stunts
Jingle All the Way

Jingle All the Way

1996 · Movie

Stunts
Independence Day

Independence Day

1996 · Movie

Stunts
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

1995 · Movie

Stunts
Steel Frontier

Steel Frontier

1995 · Movie

Stunts
Ballistic

Ballistic

1995 · Movie

Stunts
Waterworld

Waterworld

1995 · Movie

Stunts
Strange Days

Strange Days

1995 · Movie

Stunts
Jury Duty

Jury Duty

1995 · Movie

Stunts
Money Train

Money Train

1995 · Movie

Stunts
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

1994 · Movie

Stunts
Blown Away

Blown Away

1994 · Movie

Stunts
C.I.A. II: Target Alexa

C.I.A. II: Target Alexa

1993 · Movie

Stunts
Conflict of Interest

Conflict of Interest

1993 · Movie

Stunts
Patriot Games

Patriot Games

1992 · Movie

Stunts
Night and the City

Night and the City

1992 · Movie

Stunts
Rapid Fire

Rapid Fire

1992 · Movie

Stunts
Army of Darkness

Army of Darkness

1992 · Movie

Stunts
Dutch

Dutch

1991 · Movie

Stunts
The Last Boy Scout

The Last Boy Scout

1991 · Movie

Stunts
Write to Kill

Write to Kill

1991 · Movie

Stunts
Out for Justice

Out for Justice

1991 · Movie

Stunts
Trancers II

Trancers II

1991 · Movie

Stunts
Hook

Hook

1991 · Movie

Stunts
For the Boys

For the Boys

1991 · Movie

Stunts
RoboCop 2

RoboCop 2

1990 · Movie

Stunts
Die Hard 2

Die Hard 2

1990 · Movie

Stunts
Total Recall

Total Recall

1990 · Movie

Stunts
Dick Tracy

Dick Tracy

1990 · Movie

Stunts
Men at Work

Men at Work

1990 · Movie

Stunts
Marked for Death

Marked for Death

1990 · Movie

Stunts
Darkman

Darkman

1990 · Movie

Stunts
Problem Child

Problem Child

1990 · Movie

Stunts
Hard to Kill

Hard to Kill

1990 · Movie

Stunts
Internal Affairs

Internal Affairs

1990 · Movie

Stunts
Almost an Angel

Almost an Angel

1990 · Movie

Stunts
Death Warrant

Death Warrant

1990 · Movie

Stunts
Tango & Cash

Tango & Cash

1989 · Movie

Stunts
No Holds Barred

No Holds Barred

1989 · Movie

Stunts
Fletch Lives

Fletch Lives

1989 · Movie

Stunts
Mac and Me

Mac and Me

1988 · Movie

Stunts
Dead Heat

Dead Heat

1988 · Movie

Stunts
Number One with a Bullet

Number One with a Bullet

1987 · Movie

Stunts
Nightforce

Nightforce

1987 · Movie

Stunts
RoboCop

RoboCop

1987 · Movie

Stunts
Blind Date

Blind Date

1987 · Movie

Stunts
The Running Man

The Running Man

1987 · Movie

Stunts
The Lost Boys

The Lost Boys

1987 · Movie

Stunts
Code Name: Zebra

Code Name: Zebra

1987 · Movie

Stunts
Eye of the Tiger

Eye of the Tiger

1986 · Movie

Stunts
The Morning After

The Morning After

1986 · Movie

Stunts
A Fine Mess

A Fine Mess

1986 · Movie

Stunts
The Golden Child

The Golden Child

1986 · Movie

Stunts
Rocky IV

Rocky IV

1985 · Movie

Stunts
Fletch

Fletch

1985 · Movie

Stunts
Runaway Train

Runaway Train

1985 · Movie

Stunts
D.A.R.Y.L.

D.A.R.Y.L.

1985 · Movie

Stunts
City Limits

City Limits

1985 · Movie

Stunts
Friday the 13th: A New Beginning

Friday the 13th: A New Beginning

1985 · Movie

Stunts
Johnny Dangerously

Johnny Dangerously

1984 · Movie

Stunts
Heart Like a Wheel

Heart Like a Wheel

1983 · Movie

Stunts
Losin' It

Losin' It

1983 · Movie

Stunts
They Call Me Bruce?

They Call Me Bruce?

1982 · Movie

Stunts
The Beastmaster

The Beastmaster

1982 · Movie

Stunts
White Dog

White Dog

1982 · Movie

Stunts
Smokey Bites the Dust

Smokey Bites the Dust

1981 · Movie

Stunts
Airplane!

Airplane!

1980 · Movie

Stunts
Inside Moves

Inside Moves

1980 · Movie

Stunts
Bronco Billy

Bronco Billy

1980 · Movie

Stunts
Magnum, P.I.

Magnum, P.I.

1980 · TV Show

Stunt Double
The Prize Fighter

The Prize Fighter

1979 · Movie

Stunts
The Fantastic Seven

The Fantastic Seven

1979 · Movie

Stunts
Americathon

Americathon

1979 · Movie

Stunts
Every Which Way but Loose

Every Which Way but Loose

1978 · Movie

Stunts
I Wanna Hold Your Hand

I Wanna Hold Your Hand

1978 · Movie

Stunts
The Fifth Floor

The Fifth Floor

1978 · Movie

Stunts
Almost Summer

Almost Summer

1978 · Movie

Stunts
The One and Only

The One and Only

1978 · Movie

Stunt Coordinator
Black Sunday

Black Sunday

1977 · Movie

Stunts
The Big Bus

The Big Bus

1976 · Movie

Stunts
King Kong

King Kong

1976 · Movie

Stunts
Rocky

Rocky

1976 · Movie

Stunts
The Day of the Locust

The Day of the Locust

1975 · Movie

Stunts
Let's Do It Again

Let's Do It Again

1975 · Movie

Stunts
99 and 44/100% Dead

99 and 44/100% Dead

1974 · Movie

Stunts
The Towering Inferno

The Towering Inferno

1974 · Movie

Stunts
Earthquake

Earthquake

1974 · Movie

Stunts
The Gambler

The Gambler

1974 · Movie

Stunts
Freebie and the Bean

Freebie and the Bean

1974 · Movie

Stunts
Black Samson

Black Samson

1974 · Movie

Stunts
Busting

Busting

1974 · Movie

Stunts
California Split

California Split

1974 · Movie

Stunts
Cleopatra Jones

Cleopatra Jones

1973 · Movie

Stunts
Walking Tall

Walking Tall

1973 · Movie

Stunts
Hell Up In Harlem

Hell Up In Harlem

1973 · Movie

Stunts
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

1972 · Movie

Stunts
Blacula

Blacula

1972 · Movie

Stunts
Beneath the Planet of the Apes

Beneath the Planet of the Apes

1970 · Movie

Stunts
There Was a Crooked Man...

There Was a Crooked Man...

1970 · Movie

Stunts
Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

1968 · Movie

Stunts
The Split

The Split

1968 · Movie

Stunts
Don't Just Stand There

Don't Just Stand There

1968 · Movie

Stunt Coordinator
The Happiest Millionaire

The Happiest Millionaire

1967 · Movie

Stunt Coordinator
Three on a Couch

Three on a Couch

1966 · Movie

Stunts
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

1966 · Movie

Stunts
7 Women

7 Women

1965 · Movie

Stunts
4 for Texas

4 for Texas

1963 · Movie

Stunts