Actor
Gene LeBell
Born 1932-10-09Died 2022-08-09aged 89
Gene LeBell (1932–2022) is best known for Men in Black II, Rat Race and Man on the Moon.
Ivan 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.