
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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The roles that explain the career.
14 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1408 | Claw Hammer Maniac | Film |
| 1998 | And Now You're Dead | Karloff | Film |
| 1998 | Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes | Self | Film |
| 1997 | Grosse Pointe Blank | Felix La PuBelle | Film |
| 1996 | For Life or Death | Shadow Monk Fighter | Film |
| 1994 | Death Match | Himself | Film |
| 1992 | Gladiator | Spectator (uncredited) | Film |
| 1992 | Diggstown | Referee | Film |
| 1991 | Bloodmatch | Billy Munoz | Film |
| 1991 | Ragin Cajun | Film | |
| 1990 | Martial Law | Tong Member | Film |
| 1989 | The Fighter | Jet - Undefeated World Kickboxing Champion | Film |
| 1984 | Wheels on Meals | One of Mondale's Men | Film |
| 1981 | Force: Five | Billy Ortega | Film |
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