Acting

Gene LeBell

Gene LeBell est surtout connu pour X-Files : Aux frontières du réel, That '70s Show, K2000 et Mariés, deux enfants. Gene LeBell est né le 9 octobre 1932. Gene LeBell est décédé(e) le 9 août 2022 à 89 ans.

Naissance: 9 octobre 1932
Lieu de naissance: Los Angeles, California, USA
Décès: 9 août 2022 (89 ans)

Biographie

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 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.