GENE LEBELL
Gene LeBell
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: October 9, 1932
Deathday: August 9, 2022
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
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.
Filmography
Starring
The Boss
2012·
I Am Bruce LeeSelf
2009·
Blood and BoneAttendant
Referee
2008·
RedbeltOld Stuntman
Carl
2006·
Bottoms UpMilt
2004·
CellularDriving Instructor (uncredited)
2004·
Spider-Man 2Train Passenger (uncredited)
2003·
Reno 911!Grandpa, Old Man on Scooter
2002·
Men in Black IISubway Passenger (uncredited)
2002·
Jackass: The MovieSelf
2001·
Rat RaceVeteran with Gun
2000·
Strong MedicineReferee
1999·
Man on the MoonFoxy Jackson Referee
1999·
Running RedMercier's Bodyguard
1998·
That '70s ShowReferee
1998·
Rush HourTaxi Driver
1998·
Hard TimeEddie
Security Guard
1997·
Double TapWallace
1997·
Batman & RobinArkham Asylum Property Room Guard
NYC bouncer
1995·
Jury DutySecurity Guard (uncredited)
1995·
3 Ninjas Knuckle UpRed-Haired Waste Plant Worker Punching Rocky (uncredited)
1994·
M.A.N.T.I.S.Rioter (uncredited)
1994·
Ed WoodRing Announcer
1994·
Ring of SteelMiB Bodyguard
1993·
The X-FilesBartender
1992·
The Human FactorReferee
1992·
Rapid FireRed Haired Serrano Gunman (uncredited)
Burly
Referee
Referee
1991·
Eyes of an AngelPit Bull Handler
1990·
Loose CannonsGrimmer's Man
1989·
Family MattersReferee
1988·
Dead HeatBrutus, Black Ben, Referee, Larry
Referee
Cannery Guard
1986·
Sledge Hammer!Archbishop
1986·
Welcome to 18Motorcycle Cop
1986·
The Golden ChildDrunken Biker (uncredited)
1986·
Bad GuysTerrible Turk Mc Gurk
1985·
MacGyverMurph
1984·
The MasterBrawler (uncredited)
1984·
Micki & MaudeWrestling Referee
1982·
Knight RiderJunior
1982·
T. J. HookerJames Wallace
Hood
1981·
Simon & Simon1981·
Falcon CrestUnion Guy
1981·
Going Ape!Faraday
1981·
HeartbeepsForklift Driver Robot
Turk
1980·
Foolin' AroundPaul
1980·
The Big BrawlStroke
1980·
Raging BullRing Announcer (Reeves Fight)
1980·
Airplane!Religious Zealot (uncredited)
1979·
Flesh & Blood2nd Fat Guy, 2nd Fat Guy
1979·
Hart to HartHeavy #2
1979·
AmericathonReferee
1979·
The JerkCon Man
1979·
MarcianoRing Announcer
1979·
Goldie and the BoxerVinnie
1978·
Fantasy IslandThe Referee
1978·
TaxiThe Referee, Referee
1978·
Almost SummerFootball Coach
1978·
The One and OnlyReigning World Wrestling Champion (uncredited)
Theatre Cop: Reese
Biker
Mean Bones' Manager
1977·
The Incredible Hulk1976·
Quincy, M.E.1976·
No Way Back1975·
Baretta1974·
Dinah!Self
1974·
Black SamsonNappa's Gang
Leo (uncredited)
1973·
Walking Tall2nd Bouncer
1973·
Cleopatra JonesMommy's Henchman (uncredited)
1972·
BlaculaSecond Dracula Henchman
1972·
HammerReferee
1972·
MelindaHood
1970·
The ChallengeKarate Instructor
1968·
Land of the GiantsMezron's Brother
1967·
Ironside1966·
The Green HornetBarney
1965·
The Wild Wild WestFelix
1964·
The MunstersTarzan McGirk
1963·
Burke's LawWrestler
1961·
Blue Hawaii(uncredited)
Production
2007·
Reno 911!: MiamiStunts
2006·
Smokin' AcesStunts
2006·
Bottoms UpStunts
2006·
BeerfestStunts
2005·
Mr. & Mrs. SmithUtility Stunts
2004·
Starsky & HutchStunts
2003·
Bruce AlmightyStunts
2002·
Deuces WildStunts
2001·
BanditsStunts
2001·
The Last CastleStunts
Stunts
Stunts
1999·
Man on the MoonStunts
1999·
End of DaysUtility Stunts
1999·
Mystery MenStunts
1999·
The Hunter's MoonStunts
1999·
Running RedStunts
1998·
U.S. MarshalsStunts
1997·
Dante's PeakStunts
1997·
As Good as It GetsStunts
1997·
Double TapStunts
1997·
BeanStunts
1997·
Batman & RobinStunts
1997·
Trial and ErrorStunts
1997·
Gone Fishin'Stunts
1997·
The BraveStunts
1997·
Liar LiarStunts
1997·
Vegas VacationStunts
1997·
Judge and JuryStunts
1997·
L.A. ConfidentialStunts
1996·
Jingle All the WayStunts
1996·
Independence DayStunts
1995·
Money TrainStunts
1995·
Strange DaysStunts
1995·
Jury DutyStunts
1995·
WaterworldStunts
1995·
BallisticStunts
1995·
Steel FrontierStunts
1995·
3 Ninjas Knuckle UpStunts
1994·
Blown AwayStunts
Stunts
1993·
Conflict of InterestStunts
Stunts
1992·
Army of DarknessStunts
1992·
Night and the CityStunts
1992·
Rapid FireStunts
1992·
Patriot GamesStunts
1991·
For the BoysStunts
1991·
The Last Boy ScoutStunts
1991·
HookStunts
1991·
DutchStunts
1991·
Write to KillStunts
1991·
Trancers IIStunts
1991·
Out for JusticeStunts
1990·
Almost an AngelStunts
1990·
Marked for DeathStunts
1990·
Death WarrantStunts
1990·
Men at WorkStunts
1990·
DarkmanStunts
1990·
Problem ChildStunts
1990·
Dick TracyStunts
1990·
Total RecallStunts
1990·
Hard to KillStunts
1990·
Internal AffairsStunts
1990·
Die Hard 2Stunts
1990·
RoboCop 2Stunts
1989·
Tango & CashStunts
1989·
No Holds BarredStunts
1989·
Fletch LivesStunts
1988·
Dead HeatStunts
1988·
Mac and MeStunts
1987·
Code Name: ZebraStunts
1987·
The Lost BoysStunts
1987·
The Running ManStunts
1987·
RoboCopStunts
1987·
Blind DateStunts
1987·
NightforceStunts
Stunts
1986·
The Morning AfterStunts
1986·
The Golden ChildStunts
1986·
Eye of the TigerStunts
1986·
A Fine MessStunts
1985·
Runaway TrainStunts
1985·
D.A.R.Y.L.Stunts
Stunts
1985·
City LimitsStunts
1985·
FletchStunts
1985·
Rocky IVStunts
1984·
Johnny DangerouslyStunts
1983·
Heart Like a WheelStunts
1983·
Losin' ItStunts
1982·
They Call Me Bruce?Stunts
1982·
The BeastmasterStunts
1982·
White DogStunts
Stunts
1980·
Magnum, P.I.Stunt Double
1980·
Inside MovesStunts
1980·
Airplane!Stunts
1980·
Bronco BillyStunts
1979·
AmericathonStunts
1979·
The Fantastic SevenStunts
1979·
The Prize FighterStunts
1978·
The Fifth FloorStunts
Stunts
1978·
Almost SummerStunts
1978·
The One and OnlyStunt Coordinator
Stunts
1977·
Black SundayStunts
1976·
RockyStunts
1976·
The Big BusStunts
1976·
King KongStunts
1975·
Let's Do It AgainStunts
Stunts
1974·
California SplitStunts
1974·
Freebie and the BeanStunts
1974·
The GamblerStunts
1974·
Black SamsonStunts
1974·
BustingStunts
1974·
EarthquakeStunts
1974·
The Towering InfernoStunts
1974·
99 and 44/100% DeadStunts
1973·
Hell Up In HarlemStunts
1973·
Walking TallStunts
1973·
Cleopatra JonesStunts
1972·
BlaculaStunts
Stunts
Stunts
Stunts
1968·
The SplitStunts
Stunt Coordinator
1968·
Planet of the ApesStunts
Stunt Coordinator
Stunts
1966·
Three on a CouchStunts
1965·
7 WomenStunts
1963·
4 for TexasStunts