Gene LeBell
Personal Info
Know For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1932-10-09 (90 years old)
Deathday
2022-08-09
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Also known As
Gene Le Bell
Gene La Bell
Gene LeBell
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 Tradi...
Acting
2002
as Self
1990
as Grimmer's Man
1981
as Turk
1996
as NYC bouncer
1978
as Mean Bones' Manager
1991
as Pit Bull Handler
2009
as Referee
1999
as Mercier's Bodyguard
1973
as Mommy's Henchman (uncredited)
1998
as Eddie
1994
as MiB Bodyguard
1973
as 2nd Bouncer
1981
as Forklift Driver Robot
1976
1988
1980
as Religious Zealot (uncredited)
1987
as Cannery Guard
1997
as Arkham Asylum Property Room Guard
1995
as Red-Haired Waste Plant Worker Punching Rocky (uncredited)
1984
as Wrestling Referee
1999
as Foxy Jackson Referee
1979
as 2nd Fat Guy
1979
as Vinnie
1979
as Ring Announcer
1994
as Ring Announcer
1986
as Terrible Turk Mc Gurk
1980
as Ring Announcer (Reeves Fight)
2004
as Train Passenger (uncredited)
1992
as Burly
1995
as Security Guard (uncredited)
1998
as Taxi Driver
1987
as Referee
1992
as Red Haired Serrano Gunman (uncredited)
2018
as The Boss
2012
as Self
1978
as Biker
2002
as Subway Passenger (uncredited)
2001
as Veteran with Gun
1961
as (uncredited)
1972
as Hood
1972
as Referee
1979
as Con Man
1982
as Hood
1986
as Drunken Biker (uncredited)
1981
as Faraday
1978
as Theatre Cop: Reese
1978
as Reigning World Wrestling Champion (uncredited)
1980
as Stroke
1973
as Leo (uncredited)
1974
as Nappa's Gang (as Gene LaBell)
1978
as Football Coach
1991
as Referee
1997
as Wallace
1970
as Karate Instructor
2004
as Driving Instructor (uncredited)
1991
as Referee
2021
2008
as Old Stuntman
1994
as Rioter (uncredited)
1979
as Referee
1980
as Paul
1972
as Second Dracula Henchman
2006
as Milt
1986
as Motorcycle Cop
Production
1985
as Stunts
1990
as Stunts
1979
as Stunts
1997
as Stunts
2005
as Utility Stunts
2001
as Stunts
1995
as Stunts
1974
as Stunts
2006
as Stunts
1990
as Stunts
1992
as Stunts
1970
as Stunts
1968
as Stunts
1974
as Stunts
1985
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1993
as Stunts
1973
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1974
as Stunts
1995
as Stunts
1972
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1979
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1978
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2006
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2004
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2003
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2001
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2002
as Stunts
1963
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1965
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1966
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1966
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1967
as Stunt Coordinator
1968
as Stunt Coordinator
1968
as Stunts
1970
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1972
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1973
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1973
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1974
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1974
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1974
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1974
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1975
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1975
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1976
as Stunts
2000
as Stunts
1976
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1976
as Stunts
1977
as Stunts
1978
as Stunt Coordinator
1978
as Stunts
1978
as Stunts
1978
as Stunts
1979
as Stunts
1980
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1980
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1980
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1981
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1982
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1982
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1983
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1982
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1983
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1985
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1984
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1985
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1985
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1985
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1986
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1986
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1986
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1986
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1987
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1987
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1987
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1987
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1987
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1988
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1989
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1989
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1989
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1990
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1990
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1990
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1990
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1990
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1990
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1990
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1990
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1990
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1990
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1991
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1991
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1991
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1991
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1991
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1991
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1992
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1992
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1997
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1997
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1997
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1997
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1997
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1997
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1998
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1999
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1999
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1999
as Stunts
1999
as Utility Stunts
2007
as Stunts
2006
as Stunts
1999
as Stunts
1987
as Stunts
1987
as Stunts
2000
as Stunts
1974
as Stunts
1997
as Stunts
1988
as Stunts
1992
as Stunts
1991
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