

Gene LeBell
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
9 Oct 1932
Age
94 Years
Born In
Los Angeles, California, USA
Total Projects
102
Years Active
59 Yrs
Avg Rating
6.2 ★
Overview
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...
Known For
Filmography

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The Search for Count Dante
The Search for Count Dante

movie
The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes
The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes
as Self

movie
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
as The Boss

movie
I Am Bruce Lee
I Am Bruce Lee
as Self

movie
From Mexico With Love
From Mexico With Love
as Referee

movie
Redbelt
Redbelt
as Old Stuntman

tv
The Sarah Silverman Program.
The Sarah Silverman Program.
as Carl

movie
Bottoms Up
Bottoms Up
as Milt

movie
Cellular
Cellular
as Driving Instructor (uncredited)

movie
Spider-Man 2
Spider-Man 2
as Train Passenger (uncredited)

tv
Reno 911!
Reno 911!
as Old Man on Scooter

tv
Reno 911!
Reno 911!
as Grandpa

movie
Jackass: The Movie
Jackass: The Movie
as Self

movie
Men in Black II
Men in Black II
as Subway Passenger (uncredited)

movie
Rat Race
Rat Race
as Veteran with Gun

tv
Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
as Referee

movie
Man on the Moon
Man on the Moon
as Foxy Jackson Referee

movie
Running Red
Running Red
as Mercier's Bodyguard

movie
Hard Time
Hard Time
as Eddie

movie
Rush Hour
Rush Hour
as Taxi Driver

tv
That '70s Show
That '70s Show
as Referee

movie
Double Tap
Double Tap
as Wallace

movie
Batman & Robin
Batman & Robin
as Arkham Asylum Property Room Guard

movie
On the Edge of Innocence
On the Edge of Innocence
as Security Guard

movie
Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal
Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal
as NYC bouncer

movie
Jury Duty
Jury Duty
as Security Guard (uncredited)

movie
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
as Red-Haired Waste Plant Worker Punching Rocky (uncredited)

movie
Ed Wood
Ed Wood
as Ring Announcer

movie
Ring of Steel
Ring of Steel
as MiB Bodyguard

movie
M.A.N.T.I.S.
M.A.N.T.I.S.
as Rioter (uncredited)

tv
The X-Files
The X-Files
as Bartender

movie
Bloodfist IV: Die Trying
Bloodfist IV: Die Trying
as Burly

movie
Rapid Fire
Rapid Fire
as Red Haired Serrano Gunman (uncredited)

tv
The Human Factor
The Human Factor
as Referee

movie
Eyes of an Angel
Eyes of an Angel
as Pit Bull Handler

movie
Alligator 2: The Mutation
Alligator 2: The Mutation
as Referee

movie
Kickboxer 2: The Road Back
Kickboxer 2: The Road Back
as Referee

movie
Loose Cannons
Loose Cannons
as Grimmer's Man

tv
Family Matters
Family Matters
as Referee

movie
Dead Heat
Dead Heat

movie
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown
as Cannery Guard

tv
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
as Larry

tv
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
as Referee

tv
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
as Black Ben

tv
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
as Brutus

movie
Number One with a Bullet
Number One with a Bullet
as Referee

movie
The Golden Child
The Golden Child
as Drunken Biker (uncredited)

tv
Sledge Hammer!
Sledge Hammer!
as Archbishop

movie
Welcome to 18
Welcome to 18
as Motorcycle Cop

movie
Bad Guys
Bad Guys
as Terrible Turk Mc Gurk

tv
MacGyver
MacGyver
as Murph

movie
Micki & Maude
Micki & Maude
as Wrestling Referee

tv
The Master
The Master
as Brawler (uncredited)

tv
Knight Rider
Knight Rider
as Junior

movie
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
as Hood

tv
T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
as James Wallace

movie
Heartbeeps
Heartbeeps
as Forklift Driver Robot

tv
Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest
as Union Guy

tv
Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon

movie
Smokey Bites the Dust
Smokey Bites the Dust
as Turk

movie
Going Ape!
Going Ape!
as Faraday

movie
Raging Bull
Raging Bull
as Ring Announcer (Reeves Fight)

movie
Foolin' Around
Foolin' Around
as Paul

movie
The Big Brawl
The Big Brawl
as Stroke

movie
Airplane!
Airplane!
as Religious Zealot (uncredited)

movie
Goldie and the Boxer
Goldie and the Boxer
as Vinnie

movie
The Jerk
The Jerk
as Con Man

movie
Marciano
Marciano
as Ring Announcer

movie
Flesh & Blood
Flesh & Blood
as 2nd Fat Guy

tv
Flesh & Blood
Flesh & Blood
as 2nd Fat Guy

tv
Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart

movie
Americathon
Americathon
as Referee

movie
Every Which Way but Loose
Every Which Way but Loose
as Biker

tv
Taxi
Taxi
as Referee

tv
Taxi
Taxi
as The Referee

movie
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
as Mean Bones' Manager

movie
Almost Summer
Almost Summer
as Football Coach

movie
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
as Theatre Cop: Reese

movie
The One and Only
The One and Only
as Reigning World Wrestling Champion (uncredited)

tv
Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island
as The Referee

tv
The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk

tv
Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.

movie
No Way Back
No Way Back

tv
Baretta
Baretta

tv
Dinah!
Dinah!
as Self

movie
Black Samson
Black Samson
as Nappa's Gang

movie
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off
as Leo (uncredited)

movie
Cleopatra Jones
Cleopatra Jones
as Mommy's Henchman (uncredited)

movie
Walking Tall
Walking Tall
as 2nd Bouncer

movie
Blacula
Blacula
as Second Dracula Henchman

movie
Melinda
Melinda
as Hood

movie
Hammer
Hammer
as Referee

movie
The Challenge
The Challenge
as Karate Instructor

tv
Land of the Giants
Land of the Giants
as Mezron's Brother

tv
Ironside
Ironside

tv
The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet
as Barney

movie
Paradise, Hawaiian Style
Paradise, Hawaiian Style

tv
The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
as Felix

tv
The Munsters
The Munsters
as Tarzan McGirk

tv
Burke's Law
Burke's Law
as Wrestler

tv
The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies

movie
Blue Hawaii
Blue Hawaii
as (uncredited)