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Gene LeBell

Born in October 9th, 1932

From Los Angeles, California, USA

Gene LeBell Biography

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 Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

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Gene LeBell Movies

Rocky IV Poster
Rocky IV
November 11, 2021
Smokin' Aces Poster
Smokin' Aces
December 9, 2006
Mr. & Mrs. Smith Poster
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
June 7, 2005
Starsky & Hutch Poster
Starsky & Hutch
February 26, 2004
Bruce Almighty Poster
Bruce Almighty
May 14, 2003
Men in Black II Poster
Men in Black II
July 3, 2002
Bandits Poster
Bandits
October 12, 2001
Rat Race Poster
Rat Race
July 30, 2001

Gene LeBell TV Shows

The X-Files Poster
The X-Files
September 10, 1993
That '70s Show Poster
That '70s Show
August 23, 1998
Knight Rider Poster
Knight Rider
September 26, 1982
Married... with Children Poster
Married... with Children
April 5, 1987
MacGyver Poster
MacGyver
September 29, 1985
The Incredible Hulk Poster
The Incredible Hulk
November 4, 1977
The Munsters Poster
The Munsters
September 24, 1964
Taxi Poster
Taxi
September 12, 1978

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