Rush Hour1998
As Taxi Driver
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Gene LeBell
Born
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 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 (69)
Men in Black II2002
As Subway Passenger (uncredited)
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Airplane!1980
As Religious Zealot (uncredited)
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Batman & Robin1997
As Arkham Asylum Property Room Guard
TMDb 4.4 / 10
Spider-Man 22004
As Train Passenger (uncredited)
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Raging Bull1980
As Ring Announcer (Reeves Fight)
TMDb 7.9 / 10
Blood and Bone2009
As Attendant
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Man on the Moon1999
As Foxy Jackson Referee
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Cellular2004
As Driving Instructor (uncredited)
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Jackass: The Movie2002
As Self
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Rat Race2001
As Veteran with Gun
TMDb 6.3 / 10
The Golden Child1986
As Drunken Biker (uncredited)
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Every Which Way but Loose1978
As Biker
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Ed Wood1994
As Ring Announcer
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown1987
As Cannery Guard
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Rapid Fire1992
As Red Haired Serrano Gunman (uncredited)
TMDb 6.4 / 10
The Big Brawl1980
As Stroke
TMDb 5.9 / 10
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up1995
As Red-Haired Waste Plant Worker Punching Rocky (uncredited)
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Walking Tall1973
As 2nd Bouncer
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Dead Heat1988
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Redbelt2008
As Old Stuntman
TMDb 6.4 / 10
The Jerk1979
As Con Man
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Kickboxer 2: The Road Back1991
As Referee
TMDb 5.6 / 10
I Am Bruce Lee2012
As Self
TMDb 7.6 / 10
Loose Cannons1990
As Grimmer's Man
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Eyes of an Angel1991
As Pit Bull Handler
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid1982
As Hood
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Alligator 2: The Mutation1991
As Referee
TMDb 4.9 / 10
City Heat1984
As Garage Soldier
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Flesh & Blood1979
As 2nd Fat Guy
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Blue Hawaii1961
As (uncredited)
TMDb 6.1 / 10
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan1978
As Mean Bones' Manager
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Blacula1972
As Second Dracula Henchman
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Micki & Maude1984
As Wrestling Referee
TMDb 5.7 / 10
I Wanna Hold Your Hand1978
As Theatre Cop: Reese
TMDb 6.3 / 10
The One and Only1978
As Reigning World Wrestling Champion (uncredited)
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Foolin' Around1980
As Paul
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Jury Duty1995
As Security Guard (uncredited)
TMDb 4.4 / 10
Number One with a Bullet1987
As Referee
TMDb 4.6 / 10
Cleopatra Jones1973
As Mommy's Henchman (uncredited)
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off1973
As Leo (uncredited)
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Bottoms Up2006
As Milt
TMDb 3.1 / 10
Double Tap1997
As Wallace
TMDb 5.1 / 10
Bloodfist IV: Die Trying1992
As Burly
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal1996
As NYC bouncer
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Running Red1999
As Mercier's Bodyguard
TMDb 5.5 / 10
On the Edge of Innocence1997
As Security Guard
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Black Samson1974
As Nappa's Gang
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Heartbeeps1981
As Forklift Driver Robot
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece2018
As The Boss
TMDb 3.9 / 10
The Challenge1970
As Karate Instructor
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Paradise, Hawaiian Style1966
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Americathon1979
As Referee
TMDb 3.6 / 10
M.A.N.T.I.S.1994
As Rioter (uncredited)
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Smokey Bites the Dust1981
As Turk
TMDb 2.8 / 10
Goldie and the Boxer1979
As Vinnie
TMDb 5.6 / 10
From Mexico With Love2009
As Referee
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Going Ape!1981
As Faraday
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Hard Time1998
As Eddie
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Welcome to 181986
As Motorcycle Cop
TMDb 3.3 / 10
The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes2019
As Self
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Ring of Steel1994
As MiB Bodyguard
TMDb 4.9 / 10
Almost Summer1978
As Football Coach
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Hammer1972
As Referee
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Marciano1979
As Ring Announcer
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Bad Guys1986
As Terrible Turk Mc Gurk
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Melinda1972
As Hood
TMDb 4.8 / 10
No Way Back1976
TMDb 5.2 / 10
The Search for Count Dante
The Search for Count Dante2020
Filmography and biography: TMDb