Gene LeBell

Gene LeBell Movies and TV Shows

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.

Personal info

Gender: Male
Date of birth: 10/9/1932 (92 years old)
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, USA

Year

Genre

Available on the following streaming services in the United States

The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes

The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes (2019)

6.2

57%

role:

2019

Documentary

6.2

57%

I Am Bruce Lee

I Am Bruce Lee (2012)

7.4

77%

role:
Self

2012

Documentary

7.4

77%

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)

6.5

67%

role:
Utility Stunts

2005

Action

Comedy

Drama

Thriller

6.5

67%

Cellular

Cellular (2004)

6.5

64%

role:
Driving Instructor (uncredited)

2004

Action

Thriller

6.5

64%

Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2 (2004)

7.5

73%

role:
Train Passenger (uncredited)

2004

Action

Adventure

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

7.5

73%

Bruce Almighty

Bruce Almighty (2003)

6.8

67%

role:
Stunts

2003

Comedy

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

6.8

67%

Jackass: The Movie

Jackass: The Movie (2002)

6.6

63%

role:
Himself

2002

Action

Comedy

Documentary

6.6

63%

Men in Black II

Men in Black II (2002)

6.2

63%

role:
Subway Passenger (uncredited)

2002

Action

Adventure

Comedy

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

6.2

63%

The Last Castle

The Last Castle (2001)

6.9

71%

role:
Stunts

2001

Action

Drama

Thriller

6.9

71%

Rat Race

Rat Race (2001)

6.5

62%

role:
Veteran with Gun

2001

Adventure

Comedy

6.5

62%

Rush Hour

Rush Hour (1998)

7.0

70%

role:
Taxi Driver

1998

Action

Comedy

Crime

7.0

70%

As Good as It Gets

As Good as It Gets (1997)

7.7

74%

role:
Stunts

1997

Comedy

Romance

7.7

74%

L.A. Confidential

L.A. Confidential (1997)

8.2

78%

role:
Stunts

1997

Crime

Thriller

8.2

78%

Batman & Robin

Batman & Robin (1997)

3.8

43%

role:
Arkham Asylum Property Room Guard

1997

Action

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

3.8

43%

Dante's Peak

Dante's Peak (1997)

6.0

61%

role:
Stunts

1997

Action

Adventure

Drama

Thriller

6.0

61%

Jingle All the Way

Jingle All the Way (1996)

5.7

60%

role:
Stunts

1996

Adventure

Comedy

Family

5.7

60%

Independence Day

Independence Day (1996)

7.0

69%

role:
Stunts

1996

Action

Adventure

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

7.0

69%

Waterworld

Waterworld (1995)

6.3

62%

role:
Stunts

1995

Action

Adventure

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

6.3

62%

Ed Wood

7.8

75%

role:
Ring Announcer (uncredited)

1994

Comedy

Drama

History

7.8

75%

Army of Darkness

Army of Darkness (1992)

7.4

73%

role:
Stunts

1992

Comedy

Horror

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

7.4

73%

Rapid Fire

Rapid Fire (1992)

6.3

63%

role:
Red Haired Serrano Gunman (uncredited)

1992

Action

Thriller

6.3

63%

Kickboxer 2: The Road Back

Kickboxer 2: The Road Back (1991)

4.5

55%

role:
Referee

1991

Action

Adventure

4.5

55%

Darkman

6.4

64%

role:
Stunts

1990

Action

Crime

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

6.4

64%

Die Hard 2

Die Hard 2 (1990)

7.1

70%

role:
Stunts

1990

Action

Thriller

7.1

70%

RoboCop 2

RoboCop 2 (1990)

5.8

60%

role:
Stunts

1990

Action

Adventure

Crime

Thriller

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

5.8

60%

Loose Cannons

Loose Cannons (1990)

4.9

50%

role:
Grimmer's man

1990

Comedy

Crime

4.9

50%

Dead Heat

Dead Heat (1988)

6.1

61%

role:
Stunts

1988

Action

Horror

Thriller

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

6.1

61%

The Lost Boys

The Lost Boys (1987)

7.2

71%

role:
Stunts

1987

Comedy

Horror

7.2

71%

RoboCop

7.6

73%

role:
Stunts

1987

Action

Thriller

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

7.6

73%

The Golden Child

The Golden Child (1986)

6.0

59%

role:
Drunken Biker (uncredited)

1986

Action

Adventure

Comedy

Mystery

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

6.0

59%

Rocky IV

Rocky IV (1985)

6.9

71%

role:
Stunts

1985

Drama

6.9

71%

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982)

6.8

66%

role:
Hood

1982

Comedy

Mystery

6.8

66%

Raging Bull

Raging Bull (1980)

8.1

80%

role:
Ring Announcer - Reeves Fight

1980

Drama

History

8.1

80%

The Big Brawl

The Big Brawl (1980)

5.7

61%

role:
Stroke (as Gene La Bell)

1980

Action

Comedy

5.7

61%

Airplane!

Airplane! (1980)

7.7

73%

role:
Stunts

1980

Comedy

7.7

73%

The Jerk

The Jerk (1979)

7.1

70%

role:
Con Man

1979

Comedy

7.1

70%

Every Which Way But Loose

Every Which Way But Loose (1978)

6.3

61%

role:
Biker

1978

Action

Adventure

Comedy

Drama

Romance

6.3

61%

I Wanna Hold Your Hand

I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978)

6.8

66%

role:
Theatre Cop: Reese

Not available

1978

Comedy

6.8

66%

Not available

Rocky

8.1

78%

role:
Stunts

1976

Action

Drama

8.1

78%

California Split

California Split (1974)

7.1

66%

role:
Stunts

1974

Comedy

Drama

7.1

66%

Walking Tall

Walking Tall (1973)

6.9

67%

role:
2nd Bouncer

1973

Action

Crime

Drama

6.9

67%

M*A*S*H

8.5

79%

role:
Bartender (uncredited)

1972

Comedy

Drama

War & Politics

8.5

79%

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)

6.1

62%

role:
Stunts

1972

Action

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

6.1

62%

Beneath the Planet of the Apes

Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)

6.0

62%

role:
Stunts

1970

Adventure

Mystery

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

6.0

62%

Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes (1968)

8.0

77%

role:
Stunts

1968

Action

Adventure

Drama

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

8.0

77%

Blue Hawaii

Blue Hawaii (1961)

6.1

59%

role:
(uncredited)

1961

Comedy

Music

6.1

59%

: Some movies or TV shows available in the United States starring or involving Gene LeBell are, for example, The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Cellular.
: The streaming services with the largest selection are Prime Video, iTunes and Google Play.
: The best StreamFat ratings are Raging Bull (8.1), L.A. Confidential (8.0) and Rocky (8.0).