Gene LeBell
Known For: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: October 9, 1932
Day of Death: August 9, 2022 (90 years old)
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
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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Actor Mean Bones' Manager
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
Actor Biker
Every Which Way but Loose
Actor Theatre Cop: Reese
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Actor Reigning World Wrestling Champion (uncredited)
The One and Only
Actor Football Coach
Almost Summer
Stunts
Every Which Way but Loose
Stunt Coordinator
The One and Only
Stunts
Almost Summer
Stunts
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Stunts
The Fifth Floor
