Ivan Gene LeBell (October 9, 1932 – August 9, 2022) 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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| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes (2019) | Self | 3 | |
| 2 | Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece (2018) | The Boss | - | - |
| 3 | I Am Bruce Lee (2012) | Self | 8.5 | |
| 4 | Blood and Bone (2009) | Attendant | 7 | |
| 5 | Redbelt (2008) | Old Stuntman | 7 | |
| 6 | Bottoms Up (2006) | Milt | - | - |
| 7 | Spider-Man 2 (2004) Oscars 2005 | Train Passenger (uncredited) | 7.2 | |
| 8 | Cellular (2004) | Driving Instructor (uncredited) | 6.5 | |
| 9 | Men in Black II (2002) | Subway Passenger (uncredited) | 6.6 | |
| 10 | Jackass: The Movie (2002) | Self | 6.5 | |
| 11 | Rat Race (2001) | Veteran with Gun | 6.3 | |
| 12 | Man on the Moon (1999) | Foxy Jackson Referee | 7.4 | |
| 13 | Rush Hour (1998) | Taxi Driver | 7.3 | |
| 14 | On the Edge of Innocence (1997) | Security Guard | - | - |
| 15 | Batman & Robin (1997) | Arkham Asylum Property Room Guard | 4.3 | |
| 16 | Double Tap (1997) | Wallace | - | - |
| 17 | Jury Duty (1995) | Security Guard (uncredited) | 7.5 | |
| 18 | 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up (1995) | Red-Haired Waste Plant Worker Punching Rocky (uncredited) | 7.5 | |
| 19 | Ed Wood (1994) | Ring Announcer | 7.7 | |
| 20 | Rapid Fire (1992) | Red Haired Serrano Gunman (uncredited) | 6.3 | |
| 21 | Kickboxer 2: The Road Back (1991) | Referee | 7.5 | |
| 22 | Alligator 2: The Mutation (1991) | Referee | 8 | |
| 23 | Loose Cannons (1990) | Grimmer's Man | - | - |
| 24 | Dead Heat (1988) | - | 6.8 | |
| 25 | Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987) | Cannery Guard | 5.3 | |
| 26 | The Golden Child (1986) | Drunken Biker (uncredited) | 6.8 | |
| 27 | Micki & Maude (1984) | Wrestling Referee | - | - |
| 28 | Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) | Hood | 6.5 | |
| 29 | Heartbeeps (1981) | Forklift Driver Robot | - | - |
| 30 | The Big Brawl (1980) | Stroke | - | - |
| 31 | Airplane! (1980) | Religious Zealot (uncredited) | 7.8 | |
| 32 | Raging Bull (1980) | Ring Announcer (Reeves Fight) | 7.7 | |
| 33 | The Jerk (1979) | Con Man | 7.5 | |
| 34 | Americathon (1979) | Referee | - | - |
| 35 | The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978) | Mean Bones' Manager | - | - |
| 36 | I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978) | Theatre Cop: Reese | 5 | |
| 37 | Every Which Way but Loose (1978) | Biker | 6.8 | |
| 38 | No Way Back (1976) | - | - | - |
| 39 | Black Samson (1974) | Nappa's Gang | - | - |
| 40 | Cleopatra Jones (1973) | Mommy's Henchman (uncredited) | 6 | |
| 41 | Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (1973) | Leo (uncredited) | - | - |
| 42 | Walking Tall (1973) | 2nd Bouncer | 6 | |
| 43 | Melinda (1972) | Hood | - | - |
| 44 | Hammer (1972) | Referee | - | - |
| 45 | Blacula (1972) | Second Dracula Henchman | 6.1 | |
| 46 | Paradise, Hawaiian Style (1966) | - | 7 | |
| 47 | Blue Hawaii (1961) | (uncredited) | 7 |
