Jean-Claude Van Damme

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JeanClaude Last Updated: 5/24/26
Real Name: Jean-Claude Camille François Van Varenberg
Born: October 18, 1960
Height: 5' 7"

Grade: C
Actor/Movie Star: 10%-90%
Prime Years: 1988-95
Most Famous Film: Kickboxer (1989)
Most Infamous Film: Street Fighter (1994)
Masterpiece: Nowhere to Run (1993)
Outstanding: Kickboxer (1989) and Lionheart (1990),
Honorable: Bloodsport (1988), Death Warrant (1990), and Double Impact (1991)

Opinion: I am a huge fan of Jean-Claude Van Damme and consider him the best martial arts actor ever. Very easy on the eyes, he was impressive in late 80's and early 90's films, especially with the splits. I wish the quality of his output lasted longer because they were entertaining, but his downfall began in 1993. A few are still my favorites: Nowhere to Run, Lionheart, and Kickboxer. As far as his acting ability goes, it sometimes can be underwhelming, but there have been times that he's just right in a Steve McQueen way.

Confirmed:

Was assigned to play the villain in Predator but got fired after two days because of throwing a temper tantrum about how hot the suit was, having been replaced by Kevin Peter Hall.



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