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Gene LeBell

1932-10-09

The Biography

Ivan Gene LeBell (born October 9, 1932) 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.

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Rush Hour

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Airplane!

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Men in Black II

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Batman & Robin

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Raging Bull

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Spider-Man 2

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Cellular

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Rat Race

6.27 average rating
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The Golden Child

5.91 average rating
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Every Which Way but Loose

6.13 average rating
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Ed Wood

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Death Wish 4: The Crackdown

5.7 average rating
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Man on the Moon

7.245 average rating
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The Jerk

6.899 average rating
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Walking Tall

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Jackass: The Movie

6.3 average rating
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Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

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3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

5.028 average rating
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The Big Brawl

5.9 average rating
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Rapid Fire

6.4 average rating