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Benny Urquidez is an American kickboxer, martial arts choreographer and actor. Nicknamed "The Jet", Urquidez was a non-contact karate competitor who later pioneered full-contact fighting in the United States. He made the transition from point to full-contact karate in 1974, the year of its inception in the US, frequently fighting in bouts where the rules were ambiguous and contrasts in styles were dramatic. Urquidez is also known for once holding the rare achievement of six world titles in five different weight divisions, and remained largely undefeated in his 27-year career. His only loss came in a Muay Thai match which was shrouded in controversy, as Urquidez had only agreed to a no-decision exhibition, a clause which was ignored when the fight had ended.
Birth Name
Benjamin Gilbert Urquidez
Born
Friday, 20 June 1952
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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The Camacho Experiment | Self | 2020 |
52 Masters | Self | 2018 |
It's So Easy and Other Lies | Self | 2016 |
Awaken | Dimitri Kope | 2015 |
Underdog Kids | Judge | 2015 |
1408 | Claw Hammer Maniac | 2007 |
Criminal Minds | MMA Refereee | 2005 |
Shackles | Boxer | 2005 |
Rallarsving | Self | 2005 |
Jackie Chan: Fast, Funny and Furious | Benny Urquidez | 2002 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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The Camacho Experiment | Self | 2020 |
52 Masters | Self | 2018 |
It's So Easy and Other Lies | Self | 2016 |
Awaken | Dimitri Kope | 2015 |
Underdog Kids | Judge | 2015 |
1408 | Claw Hammer Maniac | 2007 |
Criminal Minds | MMA Refereee | 2005 |
Shackles | Boxer | 2005 |
Rallarsving | Self | 2005 |
Jackie Chan: Fast, Funny and Furious | Benny Urquidez | 2002 |
Modern Warriors | Self | 2002 |
New Gladiators | Self | 2002 |
Spider-Man | Mugger | 2002 |
Alias | Trainer | 2001 |
Enter the Eagles | Karloff | 1998 |
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes | Self | 1998 |
Grosse Pointe Blank | Felix La PuBelle | 1997 |
Chuck Norris: Private Lesson | Self | 1997 |
For Life or Death | Shadow monk fighter | 1996 |
Street Fighter | Sagat Gang Member | 1994 |
Death Match | Himself / Self | 1994 |
Chicago Hope | Referee | 1994 |
Diggstown | Referee | 1992 |
Gladiator | Spectator | 1992 |
Bloodmatch | Billy Munoz | 1991 |
Ragin' Cajun | Fighter | 1991 |
Martial Law | Tong Member | 1990 |
Down the Drain | Beggar 2 | 1990 |
Tango & Cash | Thug | 1989 |
The Fighter | Jet - Undefeated World Kickboxing Champion | 1989 |
Road House | Laughing Henchman | 1989 |
Dragons Forever | Hua's Henchman / Thug at Factory | 1988 |
Wheels on Meals | Mondale's Henchman / One of Mondale's Men | 1984 |
Force: Five | Billy Ortega | 1981 |
Kings of the Square Ring | 1980 |