Gene LeBell

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.

Known For

Bruce Almighty
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Men in Black II
Independence Day
Rocky
Die Hard 2
Birth Location Los Angeles, California, USA
Born 1932-10-09

Movies

I Am Bruce Lee as Self
2012
2009
Cellular as Driving Instructor (uncredited)
2004
2002
Men in Black II as Subway Passenger (uncredited)
2002
Rat Race as Veteran with Gun
2001
Man on the Moon as Foxy Jackson Referee
1999
Running Red as Mercier's Bodyguard
1999
Hard Time as Eddie
1998
Rush Hour as Taxi Driver
1998
Double Tap as Wallace
1997
Batman & Robin as Arkham Asylum Property Room Guard
1997
1996
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up as Red-Haired Waste Plant Worker Punching Rocky (uncredited)
1995
Ed Wood as Ring Announcer (uncredited)
1994
Ring of Steel as MiB Bodyguard
1994
1992
Rapid Fire as Red Haired Serrano Gunman (uncredited)
1992
Alligator 2: The Mutation as Referee (uncredited)
1991
Eyes of an Angel as Pit Bull Handler
1991
1991
Loose Cannons as Grimmer's Man
1990
1988
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown as Cannery Guard
1987
1987
The Golden Child as Drunken Biker (uncredited)
1986
Bad Guys as Terrible Turk Mc Gurk
1986
Micki + Maude as Wrestling Referee
1984
Heartbeeps as Forklift Driver Robot
1981
1981
Going Ape! as Faraday
1981
Raging Bull as Ring Announcer (Reeves Fight)
1980
The Big Brawl as Stroke (as Gene La Bell)
1980
Airplane! as Religious Zealot (uncredited)
1980
1979
The Jerk as Con Man
1979
Marciano as Ring Announcer
1979
Flesh & Blood as 2nd Fat Guy
1979
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan as Mean Bones' Manager
1978
Almost Summer as Football Coach
1978
I Wanna Hold Your Hand as Theatre Cop: Reese
1978
The One and Only as Reigning World Wrestling Champion (uncredited)
1978
Black Samson as Nappa's Gang (as Gene LaBell)
1974
Slaughter's Big Rip Off as Leo (uncredited)
1973
Cleopatra Jones as Mommy's Henchman (uncredited)
1973
Walking Tall as 2nd Bouncer
1973
Melinda as Hood
1972
Hammer as Referee
1972
The Challenge as Karate Instructor
1970
Blue Hawaii as (uncredited)
1961

Movies

2007
Smokin' Aces Stunts
2006
Bottoms Up Stunts
2006
Beerfest Stunts
2006
Mr. & Mrs. Smith Utility Stunts
2005
2004
2003
Deuces Wild Stunts
2002
2001
Bandits Stunts
2001
2000
1999
End of Days Utility Stunts
1999
1999
Mystery Men Stunts
1999
Running Red Stunts
1999
U.S. Marshals Stunts
1998
1997
1997
Double Tap Stunts
1997
The Brave Stunts
1997
Bean Stunts
1997
1997
1997
Gone Fishin' Stunts
1997
Liar Liar Stunts
1997
1997
1997
Dante's Peak Stunts
1997
1996
1996
Money Train Stunts
1995
Strange Days Stunts
1995
Waterworld Stunts
1995
Jury Duty Stunts
1995
1995
1995
Ballistic Stunts
1995
Blown Away Stunts
1994
1993
1993
1992
1992
Rapid Fire Stunts
1992
Patriot Games Stunts
1992
1991
Write to Kill Stunts
1991
Dutch Stunts
1991
1991
Hook Stunts
1991
1990
1990
Death Warrant Stunts
1990
Men at Work Stunts
1990
Darkman Stunts
1990
Problem Child Stunts
1990
Die Hard 2 Stunts
1990
RoboCop 2 Stunts
1990
Total Recall Stunts
1990
Dick Tracy Stunts
1990
Hard to Kill Stunts
1990
1990
Tango & Cash Stunts
1989
1989
Fletch Lives Stunts
1989
Mac and Me Stunts
1988
Dead Heat Stunts
1988
1987
1987
The Lost Boys Stunts
1987
RoboCop Stunts
1987
Nightforce Stunts
1987
Blind Date Stunts
1987
1986
1986
A Fine Mess Stunts
1986
1986
City Limits Stunts
1986
Rocky IV Stunts
1985
Runaway Train Stunts
1985
D.A.R.Y.L. Stunts
1985
Fletch Stunts
1985
1984
1983
1982
Losin' It Stunts
1982
1982
White Dog Stunts
1982
1981
Inside Moves Stunts
1980
Airplane! Stunts
1980
Bronco Billy Stunts
1980
1979
Americathon Stunts
1979
1979
1978
Almost Summer Stunts
1978
The One and Only Stunt Coordinator
1978
Black Sunday Stunts
1977
Rocky Stunts
1976
King Kong Stunts
1976
The Big Bus Stunts
1976
1975
1975
1974
1974
Earthquake Stunts
1974
The Gambler Stunts
1974
1974
Black Samson Stunts
1974
1974
Busting Stunts
1974
1973
1973
Walking Tall Stunts
1973
Blacula Stunts
1972
The Split Stunts
1968
Don't Just Stand There Stunt Coordinator
1968
1968
The Happiest Millionaire Stunt Coordinator
1967
1966
7 Women Stunts
1966
4 for Texas Stunts
1963