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Benny Urquidez

Actor / Aikidoka / Stunt Performer | * 06/20/1952 (71) | Tarzana (United States of America (USA))
Benny Urquidez (born June 20, 1952) is an American former professional 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. Between 1974 and 1993, he amassed a documented professional record of 49–1–1 (win-loss-draw) with 35 knockouts and two controversial no-contests, although he is also supposed to have an additional record of 10–0–1 (10 KOs) in undocumented professional fights, making a total of 59–1–2–2 (45 KOs). However, sources vary with Ratings listing Urquidez as 63–0–1, (57 knockouts) and on his own official webpage, Urquidez lists his fight record as 200–0, and says he was 63... ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Action | Thriller | Drama

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Movies with Benny Urquidez as Actor(21)

as Dimitri Kope2015 Awaken
as Judge2015 Underdog Kids
as Extra (uncredited)2015 Dragon Blade
as Claw Hammer Maniac2007 1408
as Mugger (uncredited)2002 Spider-Man
as Karloff1998 And Now You're Dead
as Felix La PuBelle1997 Grosse Pointe Blank
as Shadow Monk Fighter1996 For Life or Death
as himself1994 Death Match
as Sagat Gang Member (uncredited)1994 Street Fighter
as Referee1992 Diggstown
as Spectator (uncredited)1992 Gladiator
as Billy Munoz1991 Bloodmatch
as Tong Member1990 Martial Law
as Laughing Henchman (uncredited)1989 Road House
as Thug (uncredited)1989 Tango & Cash
as Jet - Undefeated World Kickboxing Champion1989 The Fighter
as Drug Boss1988 Dragons Forever
as One of Mondale's Men1984 Wheels on Meals
as Billy Ortega1981 Force: Five

TV Shows/Series with Benny Urquidez as Actor(3)

as himself2020 The Art of Action
as himself2012 Too Young to Die

Movies with Benny Urquidez as Crew(5)

Crew/Fight Choreographer2010 Shanghai
Crew/Stunts2007 1408
Crew/Stunts2001 Pearl Harbor
Crew/Stunts1998 Soldier
Crew/Fight Choreographer1994 Death Match

Full Name: Benny Urquidez
Born: Friday, 06/20 1952 (June) in Tarzana (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 71 years + 283 days)
Zodiac sign: Gemini (Chinese zodiac sign: Dragon)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: North Hollywood High School
Student of: Ed Parker
Benny Urquidez frequently works together with these people:
Sammo Hung (8x, Actor)
Jackie Chan (6x, Actor)
John Cusack (5x, Actor)
Chin Ka-Lok (5x, Actor)
Richard Norton (5x, Actor)
Philip Tan (5x, Actor)
Mark Atkins (4x, Crew)
Rick Avery (4x, Crew)
Natalie Burn (4x, Actress)
David E. Kelley (3x, Crew)
Pete Antico (3x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:156292, Added: 07/05/2018, Last updated: 03/22/2024