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.
Filmography
all 205
Movies 180
TV Shows 25
self 6
Old Stuntman
Redbelt (2008)
Movie
6
Stunts
Bottoms Up (2006)
Movie
7
Stunts
Beerfest (2006)
Movie
6
Utility Stunts
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
Movie
6.78
Driving Instructor (uncredited)
Cellular (2004)
Movie
Train enger (uncredited)
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Movie
7.19
Old Man on Scooter
Reno 911! (2003)
TV
4.75
Subway enger (uncredited)
Men in Black II (2002)
Movie
6.21
Stunts
Deuces Wild (2002)
Movie
Stunts
The Last Castle (2001)
Movie
Stunts
Bandits (2001)
Movie
4.75
Veteran with Gun
Rat Race (2001)
Movie
4.75
Referee
Strong Medicine (2000)
TV
5
Foxy Jackson Referee / Stunts
Man on the Moon (1999)
Movie
9.5
Utility Stunts
End of Days (1999)
Movie
6.13
Mercier's Bodyguard / Stunts
Running Red (1999)
Movie
Eddie
Hard Time (1998)
Movie
Taxi Driver
Rush Hour (1998)
Movie
6.71
Referee
That '70s Show (1998)
TV
6.14
Wallace / Stunts
Double Tap (1997)
Movie
Stunts
The Brave (1997)
Movie
Stunts
Bean (1997)
Movie
8.67
Arkham Asylum Property Room Guard / Stunts
Batman & Robin (1997)
Movie
5.73
Stunts
Gone Fishin' (1997)
Movie
Stunts
Liar Liar (1997)
Movie
7.05
Stunts
Judge and Jury (1997)
Movie
NYC bouncer
Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal (1996)
Movie
Stunts
Waterworld (1995)
Movie
6.03
Security Guard (uncredited) / Stunts
Jury Duty (1995)
Movie
6
Red-Haired Waste Plant Worker Punching Rocky (uncredited) / Stunts
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up (1995)
Movie
4.29
Stunts
Steel Frontier (1995)
Movie
Stunts
Ballistic (1995)
Movie
Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Ed Wood (1994)
Movie
6.46
Stunts
Blown Away (1994)
Movie
1
MiB Bodyguard
Ring of Steel (1994)
Movie
Rioter (uncredited)
M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994)
Movie
Self - Stuntman
The Life of Bruce Lee (1994)
Movie
Bartender
The X-Files (1993)
TV
6
Red Haired Serrano Gunman (uncredited) / Stunts
Rapid Fire (1992)
Movie
Referee
The Human Factor (1992)
TV
Stunts
For the Boys (1991)
Movie
Stunts
Write to Kill (1991)
Movie
Pit Bull Handler
Eyes of an Angel (1991)
Movie
Stunts
Dutch (1991)
Movie
6
Stunts
Hook (1991)
Movie
6.73
Stunts
Almost an Angel (1990)
Movie
Stunts
Darkman (1990)
Movie
5.24
Stunts
Problem Child (1990)
Movie
8
Stunts
Die Hard 2 (1990)
Movie
6.15
Stunts
RoboCop 2 (1990)
Movie
5.7
Stunts
Dick Tracy (1990)
Movie
7
Grimmer's Man
Loose Cannons (1990)
Movie
Stunts
Mac and Me (1988)
Movie
Stunts
Dead Heat (1988)
Movie
5
Stunts
RoboCop (1987)
Movie
5.82
Cannery Guard
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987)
Movie
4.48
Stunts
Nightforce (1987)
Movie
Larry / Referee / Black Ben
Married... with Children (1987)
TV
5.85
Stunts
Blind Date (1987)
Movie
Referee / Stunts
Number One with a Bullet (1987)
Movie
Drunken Biker (uncredited) / Stunts
The Golden Child (1986)
Movie
7.4
Archbishop
Sledge Hammer! (1986)
TV
6
Terrible Turk Mc Gurk
Bad Guys (1986)
Movie
Stunts
Rocky IV (1985)
Movie
5.91
Stunts
Runaway Train (1985)
Movie
Murph
MacGyver (1985)
TV
5.87
Stunts
City Limits (1985)
Movie
3.5
Stunts
D.A.R.Y.L. (1985)
Movie
Stunts
Fletch (1985)
Movie
4.75
Wrestling Referee
Micki + Maude (1984)
Movie
Stunts
Losin' It (1983)
Movie
Junior
Knight Rider (1982)
TV
7.1
Stunts
White Dog (1982)
Movie
6
James Wallace
T. J. Hooker (1982)
TV
6
Forklift Driver Robot
Heartbeeps (1981)
Movie
Union Guy
Falcon Crest (1981)
TV
Turk / Stunts
Smokey Bites the Dust (1981)
Movie
Faraday
Going Ape! (1981)
Movie
Stunts
Inside Moves (1980)
Movie
Ring Announcer (Reeves Fight)
Raging Bull (1980)
Movie
6
Stroke (as Gene La Bell)
The Big Brawl (1980)
Movie
Religious Zealot (uncredited) / Stunts
Airplane! (1980)
Movie
5.58
Stunts
Bronco Billy (1980)
Movie
4
Con Man
The Jerk (1979)
Movie
5.9
Ring Announcer
Marciano (1979)
Movie
2nd Fat Guy
Flesh & Blood (1979)
Movie
Stunts
Americathon (1979)
Movie
Biker / Stunts
Every Which Way but Loose (1978)
Movie
5.4
Stunts
The Fifth Floor (1978)
Movie
Referee / The Referee
Taxi (1978)
TV
6.02
Mean Bones' Manager
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978)
Movie
5.73
Football Coach / Stunts
Almost Summer (1978)
Movie
Theatre Cop: Reese / Stunts
I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978)
Movie
Reigning World Wrestling Champion (uncredited) / Stunt Coordinator
The One and Only (1978)
Movie
Stunts
Black Sunday (1977)
Movie
6
Stunts
Rocky (1976)
Movie
5.81
Stunts
King Kong (1976)
Movie
3
Stunts
Earthquake (1974)
Movie
4
Self
Dinah! (1974)
TV
Stunts
The Gambler (1974)
Movie
Nappa's Gang (as Gene LaBell) / Stunts
Black Samson (1974)
Movie
Stunts
Busting (1974)
Movie
Leo (uncredited)
Slaughter's Big Rip Off (1973)
Movie
Mommy's Henchman (uncredited) / Stunts
Cleopatra Jones (1973)
Movie
6
2nd Bouncer / Stunts
Walking Tall (1973)
Movie
4
Stunts
Blacula (1972)
Movie
6
Hood
Melinda (1972)
Movie
Referee
Hammer (1972)
Movie
Karate Instructor
The Challenge (1970)
Movie
Stunts
The Split (1968)
Movie
Mezron's Brother
Land of the Giants (1968)
TV
9
Stunt Coordinator
Don't Just Stand There (1968)
Movie
Stunt Coordinator
The Happiest Millionaire (1967)
Movie
2.67
Barney
The Green Hornet (1966)
TV
Stunts
7 Women (1965)
Movie
Tarzan McGirk
The Munsters (1964)
TV
6.11
Stunts
4 for Texas (1963)
Movie
Wrestler
Burke's Law (1963)
TV
6
(uncredited)
Blue Hawaii (1961)
Movie
Information
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1932-10-09
Deathday
2022-08-09 (89 years old)
Birth Place
Los Angeles, United States
Citizenships
United States
Also Known As
Gene Le Bell
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