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Gene LeBell

Bio: 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

Born: Sun, Oct 09 1932

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Gene LeBell is 92 years old

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Poster of Biography: 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper

Biography: 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper

Gene LeBell was 88 in Biography: 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 25 2021

Poster of The Search for Count Dante

The Search for Count Dante

Gene LeBell was 87 in The Search for Count Dante

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 08 2020

Poster of The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes

The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes

Gene LeBell was 87 in The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 16 2019

Poster of Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece

Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece

Gene LeBell was 85 in Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece as 'The Boss'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 25 2018

Poster of I Am Bruce Lee

Gene LeBell was 79 in I Am Bruce Lee as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 09 2012

Poster of From Mexico With Love

From Mexico With Love

Gene LeBell was 76 in From Mexico With Love as 'Referee'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 15 2009

Poster of Redbelt

Gene LeBell was 75 in Redbelt as 'Old Stuntman'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 2008

Poster of Cellular

Gene LeBell was 71 in Cellular as 'Driving Instructor (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 2004

Poster of Spider-Man 2

Gene LeBell was 71 in Spider-Man 2 as 'Train Passenger (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 2004

Poster of Jackass: The Movie

Jackass: The Movie

Gene LeBell was 70 in Jackass: The Movie as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 2002

Poster of Men in Black II

Men in Black II

Gene LeBell was 69 in Men in Black II as 'Subway Passenger (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 2002

Poster of Rat Race

Gene LeBell was 68 in Rat Race as 'Veteran with Gun'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 2001

Poster of Man on the Moon

Man on the Moon

Gene LeBell was 67 in Man on the Moon as 'Foxy Jackson Referee'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1999

Poster of Running Red

Gene LeBell was 66 in Running Red as 'Mercier's Bodyguard'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 30 1999

Poster of Hard Time

Gene LeBell was 66 in Hard Time as 'Eddie'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 1998

Poster of Rush Hour

Gene LeBell was 65 in Rush Hour as 'Taxi Driver'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1998

Poster of Double Tap

Gene LeBell was 64 in Double Tap as 'Wallace'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1997

Poster of Batman & Robin

Gene LeBell was 64 in Batman & Robin as 'Arkham Asylum Property Room Guard'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1997

Poster of Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal

Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal

Gene LeBell was 63 in Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal as 'NYC bouncer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 1996

Poster of Jury Duty

Gene LeBell was 62 in Jury Duty as 'Security Guard (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 12 1995

Poster of 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

Gene LeBell was 62 in 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up as 'Red-Haired Waste Plant Worker Punching Rocky (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1995

Poster of Ed Wood

Gene LeBell was 61 in Ed Wood as 'Ring Announcer (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1994

Poster of Ring of Steel

Gene LeBell was 61 in Ring of Steel as 'MiB Bodyguard'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 1994

Poster of Bloodfist IV: Die Trying

Bloodfist IV: Die Trying

Gene LeBell was 60 in Bloodfist IV: Die Trying as 'Burly'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1992

Poster of Rapid Fire

Gene LeBell was 59 in Rapid Fire as 'Red Haired Serrano Gunman (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1992

Poster of Eyes of an Angel

Eyes of an Angel

Gene LeBell was 58 in Eyes of an Angel as 'Pit Bull Handler'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1991

Poster of Alligator 2: The Mutation

Alligator 2: The Mutation

Gene LeBell was 58 in Alligator 2: The Mutation as 'Referee'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1991

Poster of Kickboxer 2: The Road Back

Kickboxer 2: The Road Back

Gene LeBell was 58 in Kickboxer 2: The Road Back as 'Referee'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 30 1991

Poster of Loose Cannons

Gene LeBell was 57 in Loose Cannons as 'Grimmer's Man'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1990

Poster of Dead Heat

Gene LeBell was 55 in Dead Heat

Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1988

Poster of Death Wish 4: The Crackdown

Death Wish 4: The Crackdown

Gene LeBell was 54 in Death Wish 4: The Crackdown as 'Cannery Guard'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1987

Poster of Number One with a Bullet

Number One with a Bullet

Gene LeBell was 54 in Number One with a Bullet as 'Referee'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1987

Poster of The Golden Child

The Golden Child

Gene LeBell was 54 in The Golden Child as 'Drunken Biker (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1986

Poster of Bad Guys

Gene LeBell was 53 in Bad Guys as 'Terrible Turk Mc Gurk'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1986

Poster of Micki + Maude

Gene LeBell was 52 in Micki + Maude as 'Wrestling Referee'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1984

Poster of Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

Gene LeBell was 49 in Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid as 'Hood'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1982

Poster of Heartbeeps

Gene LeBell was 49 in Heartbeeps as 'Forklift Driver Robot'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1981

Poster of Smokey Bites the Dust

Smokey Bites the Dust

Gene LeBell was 48 in Smokey Bites the Dust as 'Turk'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1981

Poster of Going Ape!

Gene LeBell was 48 in Going Ape! as 'Faraday'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1981

Poster of Raging Bull

Gene LeBell was 48 in Raging Bull as 'Ring Announcer (Reeves Fight)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1980

Poster of The Big Brawl

Gene LeBell was 47 in The Big Brawl as 'Stroke (as Gene La Bell)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 18 1980

Poster of Airplane!

Gene LeBell was 47 in Airplane! as 'Religious Zealot (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 1980

Poster of Goldie and the Boxer

Goldie and the Boxer

Gene LeBell was 47 in Goldie and the Boxer as 'Vinnie'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 30 1979

Poster of The Jerk

Gene LeBell was 47 in The Jerk as 'Con Man'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1979

Poster of Marciano

Gene LeBell was 47 in Marciano as 'Ring Announcer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 21 1979

Poster of Flesh & Blood

Gene LeBell was 47 in Flesh & Blood as '2nd Fat Guy'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 14 1979

Poster of Every Which Way but Loose

Every Which Way but Loose

Gene LeBell was 46 in Every Which Way but Loose as 'Biker'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1978

Poster of The Bad News Bears Go to Japan

The Bad News Bears Go to Japan

Gene LeBell was 45 in The Bad News Bears Go to Japan as 'Mean Bones' Manager'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1978

Poster of Almost Summer

Gene LeBell was 45 in Almost Summer as 'Football Coach'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 1978

Poster of I Wanna Hold Your Hand

I Wanna Hold Your Hand

Gene LeBell was 45 in I Wanna Hold Your Hand as 'Theatre Cop: Reese'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1978

Poster of The One and Only

The One and Only

Gene LeBell was 45 in The One and Only as 'Reigning World Wrestling Champion (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1978

Poster of No Way Back

Gene LeBell was 43 in No Way Back

Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1976

Poster of Black Samson

Gene LeBell was 41 in Black Samson as 'Nappa's Gang (as Gene LaBell)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 14 1974

Poster of Slaughter's Big Rip Off

Slaughter's Big Rip Off

Gene LeBell was 40 in Slaughter's Big Rip Off as 'Leo (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 1973

Poster of Cleopatra Jones

Cleopatra Jones

Gene LeBell was 40 in Cleopatra Jones as 'Mommy's Henchman (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1973

Poster of Walking Tall

Gene LeBell was 40 in Walking Tall as '2nd Bouncer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 1973

Poster of Melinda

Gene LeBell was 39 in Melinda as 'Hood'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 06 1972

Poster of Hammer

Gene LeBell was 39 in Hammer as 'Referee'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 04 1972

Poster of The Challenge

Gene LeBell was 37 in The Challenge as 'Karate Instructor'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 1970

Poster of Paradise, Hawaiian Style

Paradise, Hawaiian Style

Gene LeBell was 33 in Paradise, Hawaiian Style

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 23 1966

Poster of Blue Hawaii

Gene LeBell was 29 in Blue Hawaii as '(uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1961

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Poster of The Sarah Silverman Program.

The Sarah Silverman Program.

Gene LeBell was 74+ in The Sarah Silverman Program. as 'Carl'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 01 2007

Poster of Reno 911!

Gene LeBell was 70+ in Reno 911! as 'Old Man on Scooter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 23 2003

Poster of Strong Medicine

Strong Medicine

Gene LeBell was 67+ in Strong Medicine as 'Referee'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000

Poster of That '70s Show

Gene LeBell was 65+ in That '70s Show as 'Referee'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 23 1998

Poster of The X-Files

Gene LeBell was 60+ in The X-Files as 'Bartender'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993

Poster of The Human Factor

The Human Factor

Gene LeBell was 59+ in The Human Factor as 'Referee'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 16 1992

Poster of Married... with Children

Married... with Children

Gene LeBell was 54+ in Married... with Children as 'Larry, Referee, Black Ben'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1987

Poster of Sledge Hammer!

Gene LeBell was 53+ in Sledge Hammer! as 'Archbishop'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1986

Poster of MacGyver

Gene LeBell was 52+ in MacGyver as 'Murph'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985

Poster of Knight Rider

Gene LeBell was 49+ in Knight Rider as 'Junior'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982

Poster of T. J. Hooker

Gene LeBell was 49+ in T. J. Hooker as 'James Wallace'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982

Poster of Falcon Crest

Gene LeBell was 49+ in Falcon Crest as 'Union Guy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1981

Poster of Simon & Simon

Gene LeBell was 49+ in Simon & Simon

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981

Poster of Hart to Hart

Gene LeBell was 46+ in Hart to Hart

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1979

Poster of Taxi

Gene LeBell was 45+ in Taxi as 'Referee, The Referee'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1978

Poster of The Incredible Hulk

The Incredible Hulk

Gene LeBell was 45+ in The Incredible Hulk

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 1977

Poster of Quincy, M.E.

Gene LeBell was 43+ in Quincy, M.E.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976

Poster of Baretta

Gene LeBell was 42+ in Baretta

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1975

Poster of Dinah!

Gene LeBell was 42+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974

Poster of Land of the Giants

Land of the Giants

Gene LeBell was 35+ in Land of the Giants as 'Mezron's Brother'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1968

Poster of Ironside

Gene LeBell was 34+ in Ironside

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967

Poster of The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

Gene LeBell was 33+ in The Green Hornet as 'Barney'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 1966

Poster of The Munsters

Gene LeBell was 31+ in The Munsters as 'Tarzan McGirk'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964

Poster of Burke's Law

Gene LeBell was 30+ in Burke's Law as 'Wrestler'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963

Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies

The Beverly Hillbillies

Gene LeBell was 29+ in The Beverly Hillbillies

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962