Benny Urquidez
Biography
Benny Urquidez, born on June 20, 1952, in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, is an American kickboxer, martial arts choreographer, stunt choreographer, and actor. Nicknamed The Jet, Urquidez was a non-contact karate competitor who pioneered full-contact fighting in the United States, making the transition to full-contact karate in 1974. He is known for holding six world titles across five different weight divisions and remained largely undefeated over a 27-year career, with his only loss occurring in a controversial Muay Thai match. Recognized in the film and television industry for acting and known credits totaling 39, Urquidez has established a prominent career spanning both martial arts and entertainment.
Career overview
Benny Urquidez, also known by the nickname The Jet, is an American kickboxer, martial arts choreographer, and actor. Born on June 20, 1952, in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, United States, he was a non-contact karate competitor who later pioneered full-contact fighting in the United States. Urquidez made the transition from point to full-contact karate in 1974, which was the year of its inception in the United States, frequently fighting in bouts featuring ambiguous rules and dramatic style contrasts.
Throughout his career, Urquidez achieved the rare distinction of holding six world titles across five different weight divisions. He remained largely undefeated during his twenty-seven-year career, with his only loss occurring in a Muay Thai match that was shrouded in controversy. In addition to his competitive accomplishments, Urquidez is recognized for his work in the entertainment industry as an actor and martial arts choreographer, accumulating thirty-nine known credits in acting on the Movie Database platform.
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- Black Creek (2024) as Ring Fighter #1
- Here Comes a New Challenger (2023) as Self
- Action Legends: Warriors of the Silver Screen (2023) as Self
- The Art of Action (2020) as Self
- Dragon Blade (2015) as Extra (uncredited)
- Awaken (2015) as Dimitri Kope
- Underdog Kids (2015) as Judge
- Too Young to Die (2012) as Self
- Shanghai (2010) Fight Choreographer
- War, Inc. (2008) Stunts
- 1408 (2007) as Claw Hammer Maniac
- 1408 (2007) Stunts
- The Contract (2006) Fight Choreographer
- Spider-Man (2002) as Mugger (uncredited)
- Pearl Harbor (2001) Stunts
- Soldier (1998) Stunts
- And Now You're Dead (1998) as Karloff
- Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes (1998) as Self
- Con Air (1997) Stunts
- Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) as Felix La PuBelle
- Chuck Norris: Private Lesson (1997) as Himself
- For Life or Death (1996) as Shadow Monk Fighter
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Referee
- Street Fighter (1994) as Sagat Gang Member (uncredited)
- Street Fighter (1994) Stunts
- Death Match (1994) as Himself
- Death Match (1994) Fight Choreographer
- Bound by Honor (1993) Stunts
- Nemesis (1992) Other
- Gladiator (1992) as Spectator (uncredited)
- Diggstown (1992) as Referee
- Kickboxer 2: The Road Back (1991) Stunts
- Ragin Cajun (1991)
- Bloodmatch (1991) as Billy Munoz
- Bloodmatch (1991) Fight Choreographer
- Martial Law (1990) as Tong Member
- Tango & Cash (1989) as Thug (uncredited)
- Tango & Cash (1989) Fight Choreographer
- Road House (1989) as Laughing Henchman (uncredited)
- The Fighter (1989) as Jet - Undefeated World Kickboxing Champion
- Dragons Forever (1988) as Thug at Factory (uncredited)
- Wheels on Meals (1984) as One of Mondale's Men
- Force: Five (1981) as Billy Ortega
- Kings of the Square Ring (1978)