Jean-Claude Van Damme Belgian Actor Born in 1960
Jean-Claude Van Damme · boxer and film producer · Belgian
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Biography
Jean-Claude Van Damme was born on 18 October 1960 in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe. He is a Belgian actor. Today he is 65 years old. Among the titles he is known for are The Expendables 2 (2012) and Last Action Hero (1993).
The earliest of his listed screen credits is Woman Between Wolf and Dog, from 1979. In total, 65 films and 3 TV series are listed from 1979 to 2025. Listed parts include Luc Deveraux in Universal Soldier: The Return (1999), Alain Lefèvre in Legionnaire (1998) and Guile in Street Fighter (1994). The list ends, for now, with The Gardener (2025). Beyond acting, the credits show him as director on The Quest, and writer on 5 titles, including The Order.
As of January 2025, he counts 892K subscribers on YouTube.
He has collected one award, with one nomination also listed. Listed wins are Officer of the Order of the Crown.
Filmography
68 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Gardener | Film | |
| 2024 | Darkness of Man | Film | |
| 2021 | The Last Mercenary | Film | |
| 2019 | We Die Young | Film | |
| 2018 | Black Water | Film | |
| 2018 | Kickboxer: Retaliation | Film | |
| 2018 | The Bouncer | Film | |
| 2017 | Kill 'Em All | Film | |
| 2016– | Jean-Claude Van Johnson | TV series | |
| 2016 | Kickboxer: Vengeance | Film | |
| 2015 | Jian Bing Man | Film | |
| 2015 | Pound of Flesh | Film | |
| 2014 | Swelter | Film | |
| 2013 | Enemies Closer | Film | |
| 2013 | Welcome to the Jungle | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Dragon Eyes | Film | |
| 2012 | Rzhevsky versus Napoleon | Film | |
| 2012 | Six Bullets | Film | |
| 2012 | The Expendables 2 | Film | |
| 2012 | U.F.O. | Film | |
| 2012 | Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning | Film | |
| 2011 | Assassination Games | Film | |
| 2011 | Beur sur la ville | Film | |
| 2011– | Jean-Claude Van Damme: Behind Closed Doors | TV series | |
| 2009 | Universal Soldier: Regeneration | Film | |
| 2008 | JCVD | Film | |
| 2008 | The Shepherd: Border Patrol | Film | |
| 2007 | Until Death | Film | |
| 2006 | Second in Command | Film | |
| 2006 | The Exam | Film | |
| 2006 | The Hard Corps | Film | |
| 2004 | Narco | Film | |
| 2004 | Wake of Death | Film | |
| 2003 | In Hell | Film | |
| 2002 | Derailed | Film | |
| 2001 | Replicant | Film | |
| 2001 | The Order | Writer | Film |
| 1999 | Inferno | Film | |
| 1999 | Universal Soldier: The Return | Luc Deveraux | Film |
| 1998 | Knock Off | Film | |
| 1998 | Legionnaire | Alain Lefèvre, Writer | Film |
| 1997 | Double Team | Film | |
| 1996 | Maximum Risk | Film | |
| 1996 | The Quest | Director | Film |
| 1995 | Sudden Death | Film | |
| 1995 | Top Fighter | Film | |
| 1994 | Kickboxer 4 | Film | |
| 1994 | Street Fighter | Guile | Film |
| 1994 | Timecop | Max Walker | Film |
| 1993 | Bruce Lee: The Curse of the Dragon | Film | |
| 1993 | Hard Target | Film | |
| 1993 | Last Action Hero | Film | |
| 1993 | Nowhere to Run | Film | |
| 1992 | Universal Soldier | Luc Deveraux | Film |
| 1991 | Double Impact | Writer | Film |
| 1990 | Death Warrant | Film | |
| 1990 | Lionheart | Writer | Film |
| 1989 | Cyborg | Film | |
| 1989 | Kickboxer | Writer | Film |
| 1988 | Black Eagle | Film | |
| 1988 | Bloodsport | Film | |
| 1986 | No Retreat, No Surrender | Film | |
| 1984 | Breakin' | Film | |
| 1984 | Missing in Action | Film | |
| 1984 | Monaco Forever | Film | |
| 1984 | Street of the Damned | Film | |
| 1979 | Woman Between Wolf and Dog | Film | |
| Ramez Movie Star | TV series |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Officer of the Order of the Crown | Won | ||
| 1989 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star | Bloodsport | Nominated |
Personal life
He has been married to Gladys Portugues since 1999. Earlier marriages on record are to http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/4ffde27fd31b170fcb81b4166eb5bce9 (1980 to 1984, divorced), http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/84d03aaa18f4bffe905b062a434b36fc (1985 to 1986, divorced), Gladys Portugues (1987 to 1992, divorced) and Darcy LaPier (1994 to 1997, divorced). He has 2 children on record.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Jean-Claude Van Damme?
Jean-Claude Van Damme is 65 years old, born on 18 October 1960 in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe.
What is Jean-Claude Van Damme known for?
Jean-Claude Van Damme is known for The Expendables 2 (2012) and Last Action Hero (1993).
What is Jean-Claude Van Damme’s nationality?
Jean-Claude Van Damme is Belgian, born in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe.
How tall is Jean-Claude Van Damme?
Jean-Claude Van Damme is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
Who is Jean-Claude Van Damme married to?
Jean-Claude Van Damme is married to Gladys Portugues; they married in 1999.
Has Jean-Claude Van Damme won any awards?
Yes. Jean-Claude Van Damme won Officer of the Order of the Crown.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q308840), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Georges Biard · CC BY-SA 3.0
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