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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...
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 Richard...
Gene LeBell was a Hollywood stuntman and actor who also won judo titles and fought in wrestling. He appeared in movies and TV shows such as Rush Hour, The Jerk, Mission: Impossible and Baywatch.
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".
Aug 16, 2022 · Gene LeBell was a versatile and influential figure in combat sports, from judo and wrestling to Hollywood stunts and mixed martial arts. He learned from legends like Sugar Ray Robinson and Bruce Lee, trained stars like Ronda Rousey, and refereed Ali vs. Inoki.
Aug 12, 2022 · Gene LeBell, regarded as America’s first martial arts sensation before parlaying his athleticism into a career as a professional wrestler, actor and stuntman, has died at the age of 89,...
