Acting credits
93
Prolific
Very extensive acting filmography.
Actor
Gene LeBell
Acting
Career Snapshot
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Movies: 179Series: 28Crew credits: 136
TMDB ID: 16643
IMDb ID: nm0494061
Known for: Acting
Born: October 9, 1932
Died: August 9, 2022
Age: 89
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1961 - 2019
Years active: 59
Average TMDB rating: 6.29
Wikidata: Q5531312
Also known as
Gene Le Bell • Gene La Bell
Other jobs
Stunts (130)Stunt Coordinator (3)Utility Stunts (2)Stunt Double (1)
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 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.
Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with Gene LeBell.
5.7
The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes
as Self
2019 Movie
3.9
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
as The Boss
2018 Movie
7.6
I Am Bruce Lee
as Self
2012 Movie
5.2
From Mexico With Love
as Referee
2009 Movie
6.5
Redbelt
as Old Stuntman
2008 Movie
5.8
Reno 911!: Miami
Stunts
2007 Movie
6.5
Smokin' Aces
Stunts
2006 Movie
3.1
Bottoms Up
as Milt
2006 Movie
5.9
Beerfest
Stunts
2006 Movie
6.7
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Utility Stunts
2005 Movie
6.4
Cellular
as Driving Instructor (uncredited)
2004 Movie
7.3
Spider-Man 2
as Train Passenger (uncredited)
2004 Movie
5.8
Starsky & Hutch
Stunts
2004 Movie
6.7
Bruce Almighty
Stunts
2003 Movie
6.3
Jackass: The Movie
as Self
2002 Movie
6.4
Men in Black II
as Subway Passenger (uncredited)
2002 Movie
5.5
Deuces Wild
Stunts
2002 Movie
7.2
The Last Castle
Stunts
2001 Movie
6.3
Bandits
Stunts
2001 Movie
6.3
Rat Race
as Veteran with Gun
2001 Movie
5.5
Dude, Where's My Car?
Stunts
2000 Movie
4.1
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave
Stunts
2000 Movie
7.2
Man on the Moon
as Foxy Jackson Referee
1999 Movie
6.1
End of Days
Utility Stunts
1999 Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with Gene LeBell.
6.3
The Sarah Silverman Program.
as Carl • 1 eps
2007 Series
7.2
Reno 911!
as Old Man on Scooter • 4 eps
2003 Series
7.5
Strong Medicine
as Referee • 1 eps
2000 Series
7.9
That '70s Show
as Referee • 1 eps
1998 Series
8.4
The X-Files
as Bartender • 1 eps
1993 Series
6.8
Family Matters
as Referee • 1 eps
1989 Series
7.7
Married... with Children
as Larry • 1 eps
1987 Series
7.9
Sledge Hammer!
as Archbishop • 1 eps
1986 Series
7.7
MacGyver
as Murph • 1 eps
1985 Series
5.1
The Master
as Brawler (uncredited) • 1 eps
1984 Series
7.5
Knight Rider
as Junior • 1 eps
1982 Series
6.5
T. J. Hooker
as James Wallace • 1 eps
1982 Series
5.5
Falcon Crest
as Union Guy • 1 eps
1981 Series
6.7
Simon & Simon
2 eps
1981 Series
7.3
Magnum, P.I.
Stunt Double • 1 eps
1980 Series
6.9
Hart to Hart
1 eps
1979 Series
7.2
Taxi
as Referee • 3 eps
1978 Series
7.2
The Incredible Hulk
1 eps
1977 Series
7.5
Quincy, M.E.
1 eps
1976 Series
6.4
Baretta
1 eps
1975 Series
6.7
Dinah!
as Self • 1 eps
1974 Series
6.7
Land of the Giants
as Mezron's Brother • 1 eps
1968 Series
6.8
Ironside
1 eps
1967 Series
7.2
The Green Hornet
as Barney • 1 eps
1966 Series