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Benny Urquidez

Benny Urquidez

Acting1952Tarzana, 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.

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Acting History

2024
Black Creek
as Ring Fighter #1
2020
2015
Dragon Blade
as Extra (uncredited)
Awaken
as Dimitri Kope
2012
2010
Shanghai
Fight Choreographer
2008
War, Inc.
Stunts
2007
1408
as Claw Hammer Maniac
1408
Stunts
2006
The Contract
Fight Choreographer
2002
Spider-Man
as Mugger (uncredited)
2001
1997
1996
For Life or Death
as Shadow Monk Fighter
1995
Chicago Hope
TVas Referee1 eps
1994
Street Fighter
as Sagat Gang Member (uncredited)
Death Match
as Himself
Death Match
Fight Choreographer
1993
1992
Gladiator
as Spectator (uncredited)
Diggstown
as Referee
Nemesis
Other
1991
Bloodmatch
as Billy Munoz
Bloodmatch
Fight Choreographer
1990
Martial Law
as Tong Member
1989
The Kick Fighter
as Jet - Undefeated World Kickboxing Champion
Tango & Cash
as Thug (uncredited)
Road House
as Laughing Henchman (uncredited)
Tango & Cash
Fight Choreographer
1988
Dragons Forever
as Thug at Factory (uncredited)
1984
Wheels on Meals
as One of Mondale's Men
1981
Force: Five
as Billy Ortega

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
6/20/1952(73 years old)
Place of Birth
Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, USA