Personal Info
Gene Le Bell
Gene La Bell
Gene LaBell
Gene LeBell
Acting
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 taihojutsu. On August 7, 2004, the World Martial Arts Masters Association promoted LeBell to 10th De…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
The Search for Count Dante
The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes
as Self
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
as The Boss
I Am Bruce Lee
as Self
From Mexico With Love
as Referee
Redbelt
as Old Stuntman
Bottoms Up
as Milt
Spider-Man 2
as Train Passenger (uncredited)
Cellular
as Driving Instructor (uncredited)
Men in Black II
as Subway Passenger (uncredited)
TV Shows
The Sarah Silverman Program.
as Carl · 1 ep.
Reno 911!
as Grandpa · 1 ep.
Strong Medicine
as Referee · 1 ep.
That '70s Show
as Referee · 1 ep.
The X-Files
as Bartender · 1 ep.
The Human Factor
as Referee · 1 ep.
Family Matters
as Referee · 1 ep.
Married... with Children
as Brutus · 1 ep.
Sledge Hammer!
as Archbishop · 1 ep.
MacGyver
as Murph · 1 ep.
