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Gene LeBell

Acting · Born October 9, 1932 · 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.

Movies with Gene LeBell

• Men in Black II (2002) — Subway Passenger (uncredited)
• Rush Hour (1998) — Taxi Driver
• Airplane! (1980) — Religious Zealot (uncredited)
• Batman & Robin (1997) — Arkham Asylum Property Room Guard
• Spider-Man 2 (2004) — Train Passenger (uncredited)
• Raging Bull (1980) — Ring Announcer (Reeves Fight)
• Blood and Bone (2009) — Attendant
• Cellular (2004) — Driving Instructor (uncredited)
• Man on the Moon (1999) — Foxy Jackson Referee
• Jackass: The Movie (2002) — Self
• The Golden Child (1986) — Drunken Biker (uncredited)
• Rat Race (2001) — Veteran with Gun