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Gene LeBell

1932–2022 · 132 titles in the catalogue

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.

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.

Their work

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  1. Spider-Man 22004as Train Passenger (uncredited)
  2. Bruce Almighty2003Stunts
  3. Mr. & Mrs. Smith2005Utility Stunts
  4. Men in Black II2002as Subway Passenger (uncredited)
  5. Independence Day1996Stunts
  6. Rocky1976Stunts
  7. Total Recall1990Stunts
  8. Die Hard 21990Stunts
  9. Liar Liar1997Stunts
  10. RoboCop1987Stunts
  11. Hook1991Stunts
  12. Rush Hour1998as Taxi Driver
  13. L.A. Confidential1997Stunts
  14. Batman & Robin1997as Arkham Asylum Property Room Guard · Stunts
  15. Airplane!1980as Religious Zealot (uncredited) · Stunts
  16. Rocky IV1985Stunts
  17. Raging Bull1980as Ring Announcer (Reeves Fight)
  18. As Good as It Gets1997Stunts
  19. Waterworld1995Stunts
  20. Planet of the Apes1968Stunts
  21. The X-Files1993as Bartender
  22. Army of Darkness1992Stunts
  23. Jingle All the Way1996Stunts
  24. The Running Man1987Stunts
  25. Bean1997Stunts
  26. Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult1994Stunts
  27. Starsky & Hutch2004Stunts
  28. Ed Wood1994as Ring Announcer
  29. The Lost Boys1987Stunts
  30. The Last Boy Scout1991Stunts
  31. RoboCop 21990Stunts
  32. Tango & Cash1989Stunts
  33. Dante's Peak1997Stunts
  34. Cellular2004as Driving Instructor (uncredited)
  35. Dude, Where's My Car?2000Stunts
  36. End of Days1999Utility Stunts
  37. Man on the Moon1999as Foxy Jackson Referee · Stunts
  38. Rat Race2001as Veteran with Gun
  39. Smokin' Aces2006Stunts
  40. Patriot Games1992Stunts
  41. U.S. Marshals1998Stunts
  42. Jackass: The Movie2002as Self
  43. That '70s Show1998as Referee
  44. Strange Days1995Stunts
  45. Darkman1990Stunts
  46. Beneath the Planet of the Apes1970Stunts
  47. The Last Castle2001Stunts
  48. Knight Rider1982as Junior
  49. Friday the 13th: A New Beginning1985Stunts
  50. Married... with Children1987as Black Ben
  51. The Golden Child1986as Drunken Biker (uncredited) · Stunts
  52. Bandits2001Stunts
  53. Conquest of the Planet of the Apes1972Stunts
  54. Dick Tracy1990Stunts
  55. The Towering Inferno1974Stunts
  56. MacGyver1985as Murph
  57. Problem Child1990Stunts
  58. King Kong1976Stunts
  59. Mystery Men1999Stunts
  60. The Jerk1979as Con Man
  61. Blood and Bone2009as Attendant
  62. Money Train1995Stunts
  63. Fletch1985Stunts
  64. Vegas Vacation1997Stunts
  65. Hard to Kill1990Stunts
  66. Runaway Train1985Stunts
  67. Blown Away1994Stunts
  68. Death Warrant1990Stunts
  69. Beerfest2006Stunts
  70. Marked for Death1990Stunts
  71. Blind Date1987Stunts
  72. Out for Justice1991Stunts
  73. Every Which Way but Loose1978as Biker · Stunts
  74. The Incredible Hulk1977guest actor
  75. The Munsters1964as Tarzan McGirk
  76. The Beastmaster1982Stunts
  77. Internal Affairs1990Stunts
  78. Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid1982as Hood
  79. Magnum, P.I.1980Stunt Double
  80. Men at Work1990Stunts
  81. Earthquake1974Stunts
  82. D.A.R.Y.L.1985Stunts
  83. Family Matters1989as Referee
  84. Death Wish 4: The Crackdown1987as Cannery Guard
  85. Fletch Lives1989Stunts
  86. White Dog1982Stunts
  87. Redbelt2008as Old Stuntman
  88. Bronco Billy1980Stunts
  89. Mac and Me1988Stunts
  90. Reno 911!: Miami2007Stunts
  91. Rapid Fire1992as Red Haired Serrano Gunman (uncredited) · Stunts
  92. Dead Heat1988Stunts
  93. Dutch1991Stunts
  94. 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up1995as Red-Haired Waste Plant Worker Punching Rocky (uncredited) · Stunts
  95. Johnny Dangerously1984Stunts
  96. The Brave1997Stunts
  97. Kickboxer 2: The Road Back1991as Referee
  98. The Big Brawl1980as Stroke
  99. Reno 911!2003as Old Man on Scooter
  100. Blacula1972as Second Dracula Henchman · Stunts
  101. Taxi1978as Referee
  102. Sledge Hammer!1986as Archbishop
  103. Gone Fishin'1997Stunts
  104. Black Sunday1977Stunts
  105. I Am Bruce Lee2012as Self
  106. Blue Hawaii1961as (uncredited)
  107. Walking Tall1973as 2nd Bouncer · Stunts
  108. California Split1974Stunts
  109. The Morning After1986Stunts
  110. There Was a Crooked Man...1970Stunts
  111. Trancers II1991Stunts
  112. The Beverly Hillbillies1962guest actor
  113. The Gambler1974Stunts
  114. Jury Duty1995as Security Guard (uncredited) · Stunts
  115. Hart to Hart1979as Heavy #2
  116. Fantasy Island1978as The Referee
  117. Losin' It1983Stunts
  118. Almost an Angel1990Stunts
  119. I Wanna Hold Your Hand1978as Theatre Cop: Reese · Stunts
  120. Loose Cannons1990as Grimmer's Man
  121. Quincy, M.E.1976guest actor
  122. No Holds Barred1989Stunts
  123. Alligator 2: The Mutation1991as Referee
  124. The Big Bus1976Stunts
  125. The Day of the Locust1975Stunts
  126. Deuces Wild2002Stunts
  127. T. J. Hooker1982as James Wallace
  128. Simon & Simon1981guest actor
  129. Trial and Error1997Stunts
  130. The Green Hornet1966as Barney
  131. Night and the City1992Stunts
  132. Inside Moves1980Stunts