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Ivan Gene LeBell (October 9, 1932 – August 9, 2022) was an American judoka, stuntman, actor and professional wrestler. Nicknamed "Judo Gene" and "The Godfather of Grappling" , he is credited with popularizing grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts . [2]
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...
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 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...
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 was a legendary stuntman and martial artist known for pioneering mixed martial arts who trained Bruce Lee (1940–1973). Died: Tuesday, August 9, 2022. (Who else died on...
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,”...
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