People
Benny Urquidez
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... Read More
Movies:
Title | Release date |
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Black Creek as Ring Fighter #1 | 2024-10-09 |
Action Legends: Warriors of the Silver Screen as Self | 2023-09-15 |
Here Comes a New Challenger as Self | 2023-05-28 |
Awaken as Dimitri Kope | 2015-07-07 |
Underdog Kids as Judge | 2015-06-07 |
Dragon Blade as Extra (uncredited) | 2015-02-19 |
1408 as Claw Hammer Maniac | 2007-06-22 |
Spider-Man as Mugger (uncredited) | 2002-05-01 |
And Now You're Dead as Karloff | 1998-10-15 |
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes as Self | 1998-08-18 |
Jackie Chan: My Story as (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1998-07-17 |
Grosse Pointe Blank as Felix La PuBelle | 1997-04-11 |
For Life or Death as Shadow Monk Fighter | 1996-01-23 |
Street Fighter as Sagat Gang Member (uncredited) | 1994-12-23 |
Death Match as Himself | 1994-10-26 |
Diggstown as Referee | 1992-08-14 |
Gladiator as Spectator (uncredited) | 1992-03-06 |
Bloodmatch as Billy Munoz | 1991-08-21 |
Ragin Cajun | 1991-01-01 |
Martial Law as Tong Member | 1990-10-01 |
The Best of the Martial Arts Films as Self (archive footage) | 1990-01-01 |
Tango & Cash as Thug (uncredited) | 1989-12-22 |
The Fighter as Jet - Undefeated World Kickboxing Champion | 1989-06-02 |
Road House as Laughing Henchman (uncredited) | 1989-05-19 |
Dragons Forever as Thug at Factory | 1988-02-11 |
Wheels on Meals as One of Mondale's Men | 1984-08-17 |
Force: Five as Billy Ortega | 1981-07-24 |