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Gene LeBell

Actor

Gene LeBell

Acting
1961 — 1998 · 17 films
Lived
9 October 1932 — d. 2022
From
Los Angeles, California, USA

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.

Career Signature

How Gene LeBell’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they acted in.