Ivan Gene LeBell (born October 9, 1932) 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 Tarantinos Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Films indisponible à partir de Gene LeBell

Jackass: The Movie

Self

Film 2002

Smokey Bites the Dust

Turk

Film 1981

Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal

NYC bouncer

Film 1996

The Bad News Bears Go to Japan

Mean Bones' Manager

Film 1978

Cleopatra Jones

Mommy's Henchman (uncredited)

Film 1973

Ring of Steel

MiB Bodyguard

Film 1994

Walking Tall

2nd Bouncer

Film 1973

No Way Back

Film 1976

Dead Heat

Film 1988

Airplane!

Religious Zealot (uncredited)

Film 1980

Death Wish 4: The Crackdown

Cannery Guard

Film 1987

Paradise, Hawaiian Style

Film 1966

3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

Red-Haired Waste Plant Worker Punching Rocky (uncredited)

Film 1995

Micki + Maude

Wrestling Referee

Film 1984

Goldie and the Boxer

Vinnie

Film 1979

Marciano

Ring Announcer

Film 1979

Ed Wood

Ring Announcer (uncredited)

Film 1994

Spider-Man 2

Train Passenger (uncredited)

Film 2004

The Search for Count Dante

Film 2020

Bloodfist IV: Die Trying

Burly

Film 1992

Jury Duty

Security Guard (uncredited)

Film 1995

The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes

Film 2019

Rapid Fire

Red Haired Serrano Gunman (uncredited)

Film 1992

Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece

The Boss

Film 2018

I Am Bruce Lee

Self

Film 2012

Men in Black II

Subway Passenger (uncredited)

Film 2002

Blue Hawaii

(uncredited)

Film 1961

Melinda

Hood

Film 1972

The Golden Child

Drunken Biker (uncredited)

Film 1986

Slaughter's Big Rip Off

Leo (uncredited)

Film 1973

The One and Only

Reigning World Wrestling Champion (uncredited)

Film 1978

Black Samson

Nappa's Gang (as Gene LaBell)

Film 1974

Kickboxer 2: The Road Back

Referee

Film 1991

The Challenge

Karate Instructor

Film 1970

Cellular

Driving Instructor (uncredited)

Film 2004

Biography: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper

Self

Film 2021

Redbelt

Old Stuntman

Film 2008

Séries TV indisponible à partir de Gene LeBell

Falcon Crest

Union Guy

Tv 1981

The Incredible Hulk

Tv 1977

Simon & Simon

Tv 1981

The Munsters

Tarzan McGirk

Tv 1964

The Beverly Hillbillies

Tv 1962

Quincy, M.E.

Tv 1976

Reno 911!

Old Man on Scooter

Tv 2003

Baretta

Tv 1975

Land of the Giants

Mezron's Brother

Tv 1968

Hart to Hart

Tv 1979

Ironside

Tv 1967

The Human Factor

Referee

Tv 1992

Dinah!

Self

Tv 1974