Gene LeBell
Acting
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Acting Credits
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. In 2000, the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) promoted him to 9th Dan in jujitsu and ...
Known For
Filmography
The Search for Count Dante
2020
The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes
2019
as Self
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
2018
as The Boss
I Am Bruce Lee
2012
as Self
From Mexico With Love
2009
as Referee
Blood and Bone
2009
as Attendant
Redbelt
2008
as Old Stuntman
The Sarah Silverman Program
2007
as Carl
Bottoms Up
2006
as Milt
Spider-Man 2
2004
as Train Passenger (uncredited)
Cellular
2004
as Driving Instructor (uncredited)
Reno 911!
2003
as Old Man on Scooter
Reno 911!
2003
as Grandpa
Jackass: The Movie
2002
as Self
Men in Black II
2002
as Subway Passenger (uncredited)
Rat Race
2001
as Veteran with Gun
Strong Medicine
2000
as Referee
Running Red
1999
as Mercier's Bodyguard
Man on the Moon
1999
as Foxy Jackson Referee
Hard Time
1998
as Eddie
Rush Hour
1998
as Taxi Driver
That '70s Show
1998
as Referee
Batman & Robin
1997
as Arkham Asylum Property Room Guard
Double Tap
1997
as Wallace
On the Edge of Innocence
1997
as Security Guard
Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal
1996
as NYC bouncer
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
1995
as Red-Haired Waste Plant Worker Punching Rocky (uncredited)
Jury Duty
1995
as Security Guard (uncredited)
Ring of Steel
1994
as MiB Bodyguard
Ed Wood
1994
as Ring Announcer
M.A.N.T.I.S.
1994
as Rioter (uncredited)
The X-Files
1993
as Bartender
Bloodfist IV: Die Trying
1992
as Burly
Rapid Fire
1992
as Red Haired Serrano Gunman (uncredited)
The Human Factor
1992
as Referee
Eyes of an Angel
1991
as Pit Bull Handler
Kickboxer 2: The Road Back
1991
as Referee
Alligator 2: The Mutation
1991
as Referee
Loose Cannons
1990
as Grimmer's Man
Family Matters
1989
as Referee
Dead Heat
1988
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown
1987
as Cannery Guard
Number One with a Bullet
1987
as Referee
Married... with Children
1987
as Larry
Married... with Children
1987
as Referee
Married... with Children
1987
as Black Ben
Married... with Children
1987
as Brutus
Bad Guys
1986
as Terrible Turk Mc Gurk
The Golden Child
1986
as Drunken Biker (uncredited)
Welcome to 18
1986
as Motorcycle Cop
Sledge Hammer!
1986
as Archbishop
MacGyver
1985
as Murph
Micki & Maude
1984
as Wrestling Referee
City Heat
1984
as Garage Soldier
The Master
1984
as Brawler (uncredited)
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
1982
as Hood
T. J. Hooker
1982
as James Wallace
Knight Rider
1982
as Junior
Smokey Bites the Dust
1981
as Turk
Heartbeeps
1981
as Forklift Driver Robot
Going Ape!
1981
as Faraday
Falcon Crest
1981
as Union Guy
Simon & Simon
1981
Airplane!
1980
as Religious Zealot (uncredited)
Raging Bull
1980
as Ring Announcer (Reeves Fight)
The Big Brawl
1980
as Stroke
Foolin' Around
1980
as Paul
Flesh & Blood
1979
as 2nd Fat Guy
Goldie and the Boxer
1979
as Vinnie
Marciano
1979
as Ring Announcer
The Jerk
1979
as Con Man
Americathon
1979
as Referee
Hart to Hart
1979
as Heavy #2
Flesh & Blood
1979
as 2nd Fat Guy
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
1978
as Mean Bones' Manager
Every Which Way but Loose
1978
as Biker
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
1978
as Theatre Cop: Reese
The One and Only
1978
as Reigning World Wrestling Champion (uncredited)
Almost Summer
1978
as Football Coach
Taxi
1978
as Referee
Taxi
1978
as The Referee
Fantasy Island
1978
as The Referee
Taxi
1978
as Referee (uncredited)
The Incredible Hulk
1977
No Way Back
1976
Quincy, M.E.
1976
Black Samson
1974
as Nappa's Gang
Dinah!
1974
as Self
Cleopatra Jones
1973
as Mommy's Henchman (uncredited)
Walking Tall
1973
as 2nd Bouncer
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off
1973
as Leo (uncredited)
Melinda
1972
as Hood
Hammer
1972
as Referee
Blacula
1972
as Second Dracula Henchman
The Challenge
1970
as Karate Instructor
Land of the Giants
1968
as Mezron's Brother
Ironside
1967
Paradise, Hawaiian Style
1966
The Green Hornet
1966
as Barney
The Wild Wild West
1965
as Felix
The Munsters
1964
as Tarzan McGirk
Burke's Law
1963
as Wrestler
The Beverly Hillbillies
1962
Blue Hawaii
1961
as (uncredited)