Gene LeBell

Gene LeBell

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdayOct 9, 1932
Death2022-08-09
BiographyIvan Gene LeBell (October 9, 1932 – August 9, 2022) was an American actor, judoka, stuntman 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. He worked on over 1,000 films and TV shows and authored 12 books.

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