Benny Urquidez
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 20, 1952 (age 74)
- Birthplace
- Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
Benny Urquidez (born June 20, 1952) 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Benny Urquidez, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Filmography
Black Creek
Movie · as Ring Fighter #1
Action Legends: Warriors of the Silver Screen
Movie · as Self
Here Comes a New Challenger
Movie · as Self
The Art of Action
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Dragon Blade
Movie · as Extra (uncredited)
Awaken
Movie · as Dimitri Kope
Underdog Kids
Movie · as Judge
Too Young to Die
TV · as Self · 1 ep
1408
Movie · as Claw Hammer Maniac
Spider-Man
Movie · as Mugger (uncredited)
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
Movie · as Self
And Now You're Dead
Movie · as Karloff
Grosse Pointe Blank
Movie · as Felix La PuBelle
Chuck Norris: Private Lesson
Movie · as Himself
For Life or Death
Movie · as Shadow Monk Fighter
Death Match
Movie · as Himself
Street Fighter
Movie · as Sagat Gang Member (uncredited)
Chicago Hope
TV · as Referee · 1 ep
Diggstown
Movie · as Referee
Gladiator
Movie · as Spectator (uncredited)
Bloodmatch
Movie · as Billy Munoz
Ragin Cajun
Movie
Martial Law
Movie · as Tong Member
The Best of the Martial Arts Films
Movie · as Self
The Fighter
Movie · as Jet - Undefeated World Kickboxing Champion
Road House
Movie · as Laughing Henchman (uncredited)
Tango & Cash
Movie · as Thug (uncredited)
Dragons Forever
Movie · as Thug at Factory (uncredited)
Wheels on Meals
Movie · as One of Mondale's Men
Force: Five
Movie · as Billy Ortega
Kings of the Square Ring
Movie