Gene LeBell

Martial artist, Film actor

1932 –

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Who is Gene LeBell?

Ivan Gene LeBell is an American martial artist, instructor, stunt performer, and professional wrestler born in Los Angeles, California. LeBell has also worked on over 1,000 films and TV shows and has authored a number of books.

In 2000, the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation 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.

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Born
Oct 9, 1932
Los Angeles
Also known as
  • Judo Gene
  • Gene La Bell
  • Gene LaBell
  • Gene LaBelle
  • Gene Le Bell
  • Referee Gene LeBell
  • Gene Lebell
  • Jean Lebell
  • Ivan Gene LeBell
  • Godfather of Grappling
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Spouses
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Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Los Angeles

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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