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Gene LeBell. Ivan Gene " Judo " LeBell (October 9, 1932 – August 9, 2022) was an American judoka, stunt performer, actor, and professional wrestler. He worked on over 1,000 films and TV shows and authored 12 books. Early life. Ivan Gene LeBell was born in Los Angeles, California.
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Aug 10, 2022 · August 10, 2022 9:04am. Gene LeBell Brian To/FilmMagic. Gene LeBell, the colorful judo champion, wrestler and stuntman who trained Bruce Lee, fought Elvis Presley and John Wayne in the...
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Aug 19, 2022 · Mr. LeBell died on Aug. 9 at his home in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood of Los Angeles. He was 89. His death was announced by Kellie Cunningham, his trustee and business manager, who did not ...
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. He is highly respected by many martial artists all over the world, and considered a groundbreaker in many aspects of the art of grappling.
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Aug 10, 2022 · Gene LeBell was a pioneer of mixed martial arts who trained Bruce Lee and worked with Elvis Presley. He died at 89 on August 9, 2022, and received tributes from WWE, Hollywood and other martial arts stars.
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Aug 16, 2022 · Gene LeBell was a versatile and tough fighter who excelled in judo, pro wrestling, and Hollywood stunts. He also helped popularize mixed martial arts and choreographed violence in films and TV shows.
Aug 10, 2022 · Gene LeBell had a long and diverse career in TV and movies, as a stuntman, actor and martial arts trainer. He worked with Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Elvis Presley and many others, and was known as "The Godfather of Grappling".
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