Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
June 20, 1952
Place of Birth:
Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, USA
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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 agreed to a no-decision exhibition, a clause which was ignored when the fight had ended.
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Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Black Creek | Ring Fighter #1 |
| 2023 | Action Legends: Warriors of the Silver Screen | Self |
| 2023 | Here Comes a New Challenger | Self |
| 2015 | Dragon Blade | Extra (uncredited) |
| 2015 | Awaken | Dimitri Kope |
| 2015 | Underdog Kids | Judge |
| 2007 | 1408 | Claw Hammer Maniac |
| 2002 | Spider-Man | Mugger (uncredited) |
| 1998 | Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes | Self |
| 1998 | And Now You're Dead | Karloff |
| 1998 | Jackie Chan: My Story | (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1997 | Grosse Pointe Blank | Felix La PuBelle |
| 1997 | Chuck Norris: Private Lesson | Himself |
| 1996 | For Life or Death | Shadow Monk Fighter |
| 1994 | Death Match | Himself |
| 1994 | Street Fighter | Sagat Gang Member (uncredited) |
| 1992 | Diggstown | Referee |
| 1992 | Gladiator | Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1991 | Bloodmatch | Billy Munoz |
| 1991 | Ragin Cajun | |
| 1990 | The Best of the Martial Arts Films | Self (archive footage) |
| 1990 | Martial Law | Tong Member |
| 1989 | The Fighter | Jet - Undefeated World Kickboxing Champion |
| 1989 | Road House | Laughing Henchman (uncredited) |
| 1989 | Tango & Cash | Thug (uncredited) |
| 1988 | Dragons Forever | Thug at Factory |
| 1984 | Wheels on Meals | One of Mondale's Men |
| 1981 | Force: Five | Billy Ortega |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Art of Action | Self |
| 2012 | Too Young to Die | Self |
| 1994 | Chicago Hope |