Acting
Gene LeBell
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.
Filmography
The Search for Count Dante
Film · 2020
The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes
Film · 2019
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
Film · 2018
I Am Bruce Lee
Film · 2012
From Mexico With Love
Film · 2009
Blood and Bone
Film · 2009
Redbelt
Film · 2008
The Sarah Silverman Program
Series · 2007
Bottoms Up
Film · 2006
Spider-Man 2
Film · 2004
Cellular
Film · 2004
Reno 911!
Series · 2003
Reno 911!
Series · 2003
Jackass: The Movie
Film · 2002
Men in Black II
Film · 2002
Rat Race
Film · 2001
Strong Medicine
Series · 2000
Running Red
Film · 1999
Man on the Moon
Film · 1999
Hard Time
Film · 1998
Rush Hour
Film · 1998
That '70s Show
Series · 1998
Batman & Robin
Film · 1997
Double Tap
Film · 1997
On the Edge of Innocence
Film · 1997
Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal
Film · 1996
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
Film · 1995
Jury Duty
Film · 1995
Ring of Steel
Film · 1994
Ed Wood
Film · 1994
M.A.N.T.I.S.
Film · 1994
The X-Files
Series · 1993
Bloodfist IV: Die Trying
Film · 1992
Rapid Fire
Film · 1992
The Human Factor
Series · 1992
Eyes of an Angel
Film · 1991
Kickboxer 2: The Road Back
Film · 1991
Alligator 2: The Mutation
Film · 1991
Loose Cannons
Film · 1990
Family Matters
Series · 1989
Dead Heat
Film · 1988
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown
Film · 1987
Number One with a Bullet
Film · 1987
Married... with Children
Series · 1987
Married... with Children
Series · 1987
Married... with Children
Series · 1987
Married... with Children
Series · 1987
Bad Guys
Film · 1986
The Golden Child
Film · 1986
Welcome to 18
Film · 1986
Sledge Hammer!
Series · 1986
MacGyver
Series · 1985
Micki & Maude
Film · 1984
City Heat
Film · 1984
The Master
Series · 1984
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Film · 1982
T. J. Hooker
Series · 1982
Knight Rider
Series · 1982
Smokey Bites the Dust
Film · 1981
Heartbeeps
Film · 1981
Going Ape!
Film · 1981
Falcon Crest
Series · 1981
Simon & Simon
Series · 1981
Airplane!
Film · 1980
Raging Bull
Film · 1980
The Big Brawl
Film · 1980
Foolin' Around
Film · 1980
Flesh & Blood
Film · 1979
Goldie and the Boxer
Film · 1979
Marciano
Film · 1979
The Jerk
Film · 1979
Americathon
Film · 1979
Hart to Hart
Series · 1979
Flesh & Blood
Series · 1979
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
Film · 1978
Every Which Way but Loose
Film · 1978
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Film · 1978
The One and Only
Film · 1978
Almost Summer
Film · 1978
Taxi
Series · 1978
Taxi
Series · 1978
Fantasy Island
Series · 1978
Taxi
Series · 1978
The Incredible Hulk
Series · 1977
No Way Back
Film · 1976
Quincy, M.E.
Series · 1976
Black Samson
Film · 1974
Dinah!
Series · 1974
Cleopatra Jones
Film · 1973
Walking Tall
Film · 1973
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off
Film · 1973
Melinda
Film · 1972
Hammer
Film · 1972
Blacula
Film · 1972
The Challenge
Film · 1970
Land of the Giants
Series · 1968
Ironside
Series · 1967
Paradise, Hawaiian Style
Film · 1966
The Green Hornet
Series · 1966
The Wild Wild West
Series · 1965
The Munsters
Series · 1964
Burke's Law
Series · 1963
The Beverly Hillbillies
Series · 1962
Blue Hawaii
Film · 1961