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Gene LeBell

Gene LeBell

Acting
09 Oct 1932
09 Aug 2022
Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

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 authored 12 books. In 2000, the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) promoted him to 9th Dan in jujitsu and ...

Also Known As

Gene Le Bell, Gene La Bell, Gene LaBell

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