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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Full filmography
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Referee
- Spider-Man (2002) as Mugger (uncredited)
- 1408 (2007) as Claw Hammer Maniac
- Wheels on Meals (1984) as One of Mondale's Men
- Road House (1989) as Laughing Henchman (uncredited)
- Street Fighter (1994) as Sagat Gang Member (uncredited)
- Dragons Forever (1988) as Thug at Factory (uncredited)
- The Art of Action (2020) as Self
- Tango & Cash (1989) as Thug (uncredited)
- Too Young to Die (2012) as Self
- Gladiator (1992) as Spectator (uncredited)
- Dragon Blade (2015) as Extra (uncredited)
- Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) as Felix La PuBelle
- Diggstown (1992) as Referee
- Awaken (2015) as Dimitri Kope
- Martial Law (1990) as Tong Member
- Death Match (1994) as Himself
- Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes (1998) as Self
- Black Creek (2024) as Ring Fighter #1
- Force: Five (1981) as Billy Ortega
- And Now You're Dead (1998) as Karloff
- Ragin Cajun (1991)
- Underdog Kids (2015) as Judge
- For Life or Death (1996) as Shadow Monk Fighter