Gene LeBell
Acting
Born: 1932-10-09 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Died: 2022-08-09
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
🎬 Movies (30)
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
Bottoms Up
2006
Milt
Beerfest
2006
Stunts
Smokin' Aces
2006
Stunts
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
2005
Utility Stunts
Spider-Man 2
2004
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Cellular
2004
Driving Instructor (uncredited)
Starsky & Hutch
2004
Stunts
Bruce Almighty
2003
Stunts
Jackass: The Movie
2002
Self
Men in Black II
2002
Subway Passenger (uncredited)
Deuces Wild
2002
Stunts
Rat Race
2001
Veteran with Gun
The Last Castle
2001
Stunts
Bandits
2001
Stunts
Dude, Where's My Car?
2000
Stunts
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave
2000
Stunts
Running Red
1999
Mercier's Bodyguard
Man on the Moon
1999
Foxy Jackson Referee
The Hunter's Moon
1999
Stunts
Mystery Men
1999
Stunts
End of Days
1999
Utility Stunts
Hard Time
1998
Eddie
📺 TV Shows (30)
The Sarah Silverman Program.
2007
Carl
Reno 911!
2003
Grandpa
Strong Medicine
2000
Referee
That '70s Show
1998
Referee
The X-Files
1993
Bartender
The Human Factor
1992
Referee
Family Matters
1989
Referee
Married... with Children
1987
Brutus
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Archbishop
MacGyver
1985
Murph
The Master
1984
Brawler (uncredited)
T. J. Hooker
1982
James Wallace
Knight Rider
1982
Junior
Falcon Crest
1981
Union Guy
Simon & Simon
1981
Magnum, P.I.
1980
Stunt Double
Hart to Hart
1979
Heavy #2
Flesh & Blood
1979
2nd Fat Guy
Taxi
1978
The Referee
Fantasy Island
1978
The Referee
The Incredible Hulk
1977
Quincy, M.E.
1976
Baretta
1975
Dinah!
1974
Self
Land of the Giants
1968
Mezron's Brother
Ironside
1967
The Green Hornet
1966
Barney
The Wild Wild West
1965
Felix
The Munsters
1964
Tarzan McGirk
Burke's Law
1963
Wrestler