David Belle

David Belle is an international actor and the founder of Parkour.

Movie Actor | Stunt

April 29, 1973

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David Belle, a French actor, choreographer, and stuntman, is the founder of Parkour, a physical discipline that gained popularity in the 2000s through his videos. He has worked on films such as District 13, District 13: Ultimatum, and Brick Mansions, and contributed to the video game Mirror’s Edge. Belle’s father, Raymond Belle, played a significant role in his life and training, teaching him discipline and physical fitness. In addition to his entertainment career, Belle served in the French military’s 11th Parachute Brigade. As the leading pioneer of parkour, he developed the discipline based on his training and his father’s teachings.