Benny Urquidez

Benny Urquidez

Born 1952-06-20 (age 74) Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, USA
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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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Spider-Man
Spider-Man

2002

as Mugger (uncredited)

1408
1408

2007

as Claw Hammer Maniac

Wheels on Meals
Wheels on Meals

1984

as One of Mondale's Men

Tango & Cash
Tango & Cash

1989

as Thug (uncredited)

Dragons Forever
Dragons Forever

1988

as Thug at Factory (uncredited)

Road House
Road House

1989

as Laughing Henchman (uncredited)

Street Fighter
Street Fighter

1994

as Sagat Gang Member (uncredited)

Dragon Blade
Dragon Blade

2015

as Extra (uncredited)

Gladiator
Gladiator

1992

as Spectator (uncredited)

Grosse Pointe Blank
Grosse Pointe Blank

1997

as Felix La PuBelle

Awaken
Awaken

2015

as Dimitri Kope

Diggstown
Diggstown

1992

as Referee

And Now You're Dead
And Now You're Dead

1998

as Karloff

Martial Law
Martial Law

1990

as Tong Member

Death Match
Death Match

1994

as Himself

Black Creek
Black Creek

2024

as Ring Fighter #1

Force: Five
Force: Five

1981

as Billy Ortega

Bloodmatch
Bloodmatch

1991

as Billy Munoz

Underdog Kids
Underdog Kids

2015

as Judge