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Gene LeBell

09 Oct, 1932 en Los Angeles, California, USA

Ivan Gene LeBell (born October 9, 1932) 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.

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Gene Le Bell

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Airplane!
73% (1980)
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Bad Guys
100% (1986)
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Raging Bull
80% (1980)
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Jury Duty
44% (1995)
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Melinda
20% (1972)
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Hammer
55% (1972)
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The Jerk
69% (1979)
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Redbelt
65% (2008)