Personal Info
Known Credits
28
Gender
Male
Birthdate
1952-06-20 (73 Y.O)
Place Of Birth
Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, USA
Also Known For
The Jet
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 ...
Known For
Acting
2024 --
Black Creek
| Ring Fighter #1
2023 --
Action Legends: Warriors of the Silver Screen
| Self
2023 --
Here Comes a New Challenger
| Self
2015 --
Awaken
| Dimitri Kope
2015 --
Underdog Kids
| Judge
2015 --
Dragon Blade
| Extra (uncredited)
2007 --
1408
| Claw Hammer Maniac
2002 --
Spider-Man
| Mugger (uncredited)
1998 --
And Now You're Dead
| Karloff
1998 --
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
| Self
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 --
Street Fighter
| Sagat Gang Member (uncredited)
1994 --
Death Match
| Himself
1992 --
Diggstown
| Referee
1992 --
Gladiator
| Spectator (uncredited)
1991 --
Bloodmatch
| Billy Munoz
1991 --
Ragin Cajun
|
1990 --
Martial Law
| Tong Member
1990 --
The Best of the Martial Arts Films
| Self (archive footage)
1989 --
Tango & Cash
| Thug (uncredited)
1989 --
The Fighter
| Jet - Undefeated World Kickboxing Champion
1989 --
Road House
| Laughing Henchman (uncredited)
1988 --
Dragons Forever
| Thug at Factory
1984 --
Wheels on Meals
| One of Mondale's Men
1981 --
Force: Five
| Billy Ortega