Gene LeBell
(1932-2022)
American professional wrestler and judoka
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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.
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Ivan Gene LeBell 9 October 1932 Los Angeles, California
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| Died |
9 August 2022 (aged 89)
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| Zodiac | Libra |
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