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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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Movies

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Men in Black II

6.4 average rating
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Rush Hour

7 average rating
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Batman & Robin

4.4 average rating
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Airplane!

7.3 average rating
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Raging Bull

7.9 average rating
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Spider-Man 2

7.287 average rating
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Ed Wood

7.5 average rating
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Man on the Moon

7.2 average rating
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Rat Race

6.3 average rating
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Cellular

6.383 average rating
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Death Wish 4: The Crackdown

5.68 average rating
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Blue Hawaii

5.9 average rating
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Every Which Way but Loose

6.128 average rating
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Eyes of an Angel

6.9 average rating
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Walking Tall

6.6 average rating
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The Golden Child

5.9 average rating
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Jackass: The Movie

6.3 average rating
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Kickboxer 2: The Road Back

5.458 average rating
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Cleopatra Jones

5.8 average rating
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3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

5.066 average rating