Acting
Gene LeBell
Born 1932-10-09 · Died 2022-08-09
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.
Acting
The Search for Count Dante
2020
The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes
2019 · Self
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
2018 · The Boss
I Am Bruce Lee
2012 · Self
From Mexico With Love
2009 · Referee
Blood and Bone
2009 · Attendant
Redbelt
2008 · Old Stuntman
Bottoms Up
2006 · Milt
Cellular
2004 · Driving Instructor (uncredited)
Spider-Man 2
2004 · Train Passenger (uncredited)
Jackass: The Movie
2002 · Self
Men in Black II
2002 · Subway Passenger (uncredited)
Rat Race
2001 · Veteran with Gun
Man on the Moon
1999 · Foxy Jackson Referee
Running Red
1999 · Mercier's Bodyguard
Hard Time
1998 · Eddie
Rush Hour
1998 · Taxi Driver
Double Tap
1997 · Wallace
Batman & Robin
1997 · Arkham Asylum Property Room Guard
On the Edge of Innocence
1997 · Security Guard
Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal
1996 · NYC bouncer
Jury Duty
1995 · Security Guard (uncredited)
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
1995 · Red-Haired Waste Plant Worker Punching Rocky (uncredited)
Ed Wood
1994 · Ring Announcer
Ring of Steel
1994 · MiB Bodyguard
M.A.N.T.I.S.
1994 · Rioter (uncredited)
Bloodfist IV: Die Trying
1992 · Burly
Rapid Fire
1992 · Red Haired Serrano Gunman (uncredited)
Eyes of an Angel
1991 · Pit Bull Handler
Alligator 2: The Mutation
1991 · Referee
Kickboxer 2: The Road Back
1991 · Referee
Loose Cannons
1990 · Grimmer's Man
