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Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 10, 1952
Place of Birth:
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Rorion Gracie
Biography
Rorion Gracie (born January 10, 1952) is a Brazilian American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Grand Master, a prominent member of the Gracie family, writer, publisher, producer, lecturer, and the co-founder of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the oldest son of Hélio Gracie and one of the few people in the world to hold a 9th degree red belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and is widely recognized as one of the men responsible for introducing Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-jitsu to the United States and the world following the arrival of first cousin, Carley Gracie in 1972.
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Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Beginning: The True Story of UFC 1 | Self |
| 2006 | Honor | Buckley |
| 1996 | American Tigers | Gomez |
| 1983 | Uncommon Valor | Reporter (uncredited) |
| UFC 1: Origins of the Octagon | Self |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Goliath Awaits | Reporter |