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David LeBeII
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Actor, stuntman, enjoying the California lifestyle. You've seen me everywhere from "Every Which Way But Loose" to HBO's Emmy award winning "Westworld".
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Hello Bluesky! I am moving over here from the toxic burn pit formerly known as Twitter. Below are several highlights from my career as a stunt actor. Enjoy!
Dwayne #TheRock Johnson tapped into personal trauma in his portrayal of legendary MMA pioneer Mark Kerr. Here's a great read on the most unexpected film portrayal of the year.
Dwayne Johnson on tackling a dramatic role in "The Smashing Machine"
The action movie star, who tapped into some childhood trauma to play mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr in his new film, reveals that he told costar Emily Blunt and director Benny Safdie he was scar...
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September 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Reposted by David LeBeII
I know there’s serious news, but this? Too good not to share.

Gavin Newsom’s office just posted a clip of EMPEROR PALPATINE reading Trump’s unhinged Truth Social rant about the L.A. protests.

It’s trolling at its finest.

The Force is strong with this one. 💀👑
#NoKings
#FreedomToDissent
June 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's latest film outing is getting big-time media buzz. A friend in the biz has seen it and tells me it's more than well deserved.
The Smashing Machine: Dwayne Johnson fights for an Oscar in first trailer
Actor makes major dramatic bid as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in biopic also starring his Jungle Cruise co-star Emily Blunt
www.theguardian.com
April 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Oscars for stunt acting and stunt coordination are both decades overdue. AMPAS: it's time! www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
There’s no Oscar for stunts. But these 2024 movies deserve one.
Ahead of the Academy Awards, what stunt professionals think about the year’s greatest movie feats.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Hello Bluesky! I am moving over here from the toxic burn pit formerly known as Twitter. Below are several highlights from my career as a stunt actor. Enjoy!
January 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
1982: I was a stunt actor in "They Call Me Bruce".
January 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
1983: I doubled Tom Cruise, John Stockwell and Rick Rossovich in "Losin' It".
Losin' It Official Trailer #1 - Tom Cruise Movie (1983) HD
YouTube video by Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers
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January 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
1983-84: Steven Bochko's baseball drama "Bay City Blues" ran for only one season, but it got solid reviews. The cast included Robert Davi, Michael Nouri, and - hubba hubba - Sharon Stone! I was in the "player rotation".
January 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
1987: I go totally punk in "The Lounge Singer Who Knew Too Much", Season 6 Episode 20 of "Fame". Sid Vicious, eat your heart out!
Fame TV Series - No Feelings - Michael Cerveris
YouTube video by mark1814
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January 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
1991: I was in the video for "Don't Cry" by Guns N' Roses! For best results, crank volume up to 11.
Guns N' Roses - Don't Cry
YouTube video by GunsNRosesVEVO
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January 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
2004: Sometimes, things go a little south, as they did on the set of "North and South". Patrick Swayze accidently broke my nose doing the filming of a stunt! He was a terrific guy to work with, and how can you not admire a guy who could dance and still had a helluva hand?
January 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
2004: Star Trek is arguably the greatest TV franchise of all, and one of my all time favorite roles was as a Klingon on "Borderland", Season 4 Episode 4 of "Star Trek: Enterprise".
January 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
An archival photo of the original members of SAMP, founded in 1961 and to this day the premier stunt organization - the best of the best. I was fortunate enough to be accepted as a member in 1985.
January 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
This was Jimmy Nickerson - one of my mentors, and a solid friend. He was a stunt coordinator for "Rocky", "Tyson" "Raging Bull", and many other projects. He was also James Caan's longtime stunt double.
January 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The "Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood" fight scene was based upon a real incident between my father, "Judo Gene" LeBell, and martial arts legend Bruce Lee. In real life, Bruce and Gene became friends, and Gene honed Bruce's stunning skills for the camera - a style that still influences filmmakers.
Bruce Lee Fight Scene - ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (2019)
YouTube video by JoBlo Movie Network
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January 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
My father, "Judo Gene" LeBell, in action: the very first MMA match ever, vs Milo Savage.
Judo/Jiu-Jitsu vs Boxing: Gene LeBell and Milo Savage in the First MMA Challenge (1963)
YouTube video by Padial TV
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January 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Remembering Classy Freddie Blassie.
January 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM