Gene LeBell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Gene LeBell

American professional wrestler and judoka

Date of Birth: 09-Oct-1932

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession: stunt performer, judoka, professional wrestler

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Ivan Gene LeBell (born October 9, 1932) is an American martial artist, instructor, stunt performer, actor and professional wrestler born in Los Angeles, California.
LeBell has also worked on over 1,000 films and TV shows and has authored 12 books.
Nicknamed "the Godfather of Grappling", LeBell is widely credit with popularizing grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts.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.