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Ivan Gene LeBell (October 9, 1932 – August 9, 2022) was an American judoka, stuntman, actor and professional wrestler. He worked on over 1,000 films and TV shows and authored 12 books. [2] Early life. Ivan Gene LeBell was born in Los Angeles, California.
Gene LeBell. Actor: Rush Hour. "Judo" Gene LeBell the "Godfather of Grappling" was both a renowned ex-world champion in both wrestling/judo, and one of Hollywood's busiest stuntmen.
Aug 10, 2022 · Gene LeBell, the colorful judo champion, wrestler and stuntman who trained Bruce Lee, fought Elvis Presley and John Wayne in the movies and was an inspiration for Brad Pitt ’s...
Aug 10, 2021 · During the filming of The Green Hornet back in 1966, Bruce Lee and stuntman Gene LaBell got into a real fight after LaBell went through with a surprise move. While LaBell claimed he was just kidding, it seems as if the fight was real enough to inspire a scene in Quentin Tarantino's most recent Oscar-winning film, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.
Aug 19, 2022 · The Hollywood stuntman Gene LeBell in the 1950s, when he was a professional wrestler. He had earlier been an American Amateur Union judo champion. Gene LeBell’s personal collection. By...
"Judo" Gene LeBell the "Godfather of Grappling" was both a renowned ex-world champion in both wrestling/judo, and one of Hollywood's busiest stuntmen. He is highly respected by many martial artists all over the world, and considered a groundbreaker in many aspects of the art of grappling.
Aug 16, 2022 · Over a legendary career as a judoka, pro wrestler, and Hollywood stuntman, Gene LeBell was a pioneer in mixed martial arts and choreographed violence—and one of the toughest guys in the...
Aug 10, 2022 · Gene Lebell, who had an acting and stunt career that stretched from The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet to 24 and who the WWE called today “a towering figure in the world of martial arts,”...
Aug 10, 2022 · Gene LeBell, Hollywood Stuntman and Martial Artist, Dies at 89. By Jazz Tangcay. Getty Images. Hollywood stuntman and martial artist Gene LeBell has died. He was 89. Professional wrestler Bas...
Aug 10, 2022 · ‘Judo’ Gene LeBell died at age 89 on Tuesday, and the combat sports world took to social media to reflect on his career as a martial arts instructor, actor, stunt performer, and stunt...