Jean-claude Van Damme All Movies -
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |------|-------|------|-------| | 2010 | The Eagle Path | Frenchy | Directed by Van Damme; shot in 2004–2008; limited release | | 2011 | Assassination Games | Brazil | Action thriller; co-stars Scott Adkins | | 2011 | Kung Fu Panda 2 | Master Croc (voice) | Major animated feature | | 2011 | Beastly | Robotic Robo | Cameo; modern Beauty and the Beast adaptation | | 2011 | Dragon Eyes | Tiano | Directed by John Hyams (stylized action) | | 2012 | The Expendables 2 | Jean Vilain | Villain role; co-stars with other action icons | | 2012 | Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning | Luc Deveraux | Gritty, experimental sequel; directed by John Hyams | | 2012 | 6 Bullets | Samson Gaul | Mercenary rescuing kidnapped children | | 2013 | Enemies Closer | Xander | Directed by Peter Hyams; forest-set action | | 2013 | Welcome to the Jungle | Storm Rothschild | Action-comedy with Adam Brody, Rob Huebel | | 2014 | Swelter | Stillman | Heist-gone-wrong thriller | | 2014 | Pound of Flesh | Deacon | Organ-trafficking action (shot in China) | | 2015 | Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables' | Himself | Documentary short | | 2015 | Jian Bing Man | Himself | Chinese comedy; cameo | | 2015 | Kickboxer: Vengeance | Master Durand | Passing the torch to Alain Moussi | | 2016 | Kung Fu Panda 3 | Master Croc (voice) | Final film in the animated trilogy | | 2016 | The Institute | Parkour leader | Mystery-thriller with James Franco | | 2017 | Kill 'em All | Philip | Low-budget action; shot in 5 days | | 2018 | Black Water | Scott Wheeler | Submarine-set action thriller | | 2018 | The Bouncer (aka Lukas ) | Lukas | French-language drama; praised for mature performance | | 2019 | We Die Young | Daniel | Gritty gang story; critically well-received |
: The film that changed everything. Shot on a low budget by Cannon Films, it showcased Van Damme as Frank Dux competing in the underground tournament known as the Kumite. It became a massive box-office hit and established him as a premier martial arts star.
John Woo’s American debut; highly regarded for its stylized action.
A massive sci-fi blockbuster directed by Roland Emmerich. Pairing Van Damme against rival action star Dolph Lundgren, the film was a major box office success and launched a long-running franchise. jean-claude van damme all movies
Directed by Ringo Lam, these films offered much darker, grittier narratives, pushing Van Damme to deliver more serious, dramatic performances.
This film solidified his status. As Kurt Sloane, Van Damme seeks revenge in Thailand against the brutal Muay Thai champion Tong Po (played by his real-life friend Michel Qissi). The film features iconic training montages and the legendary "dance scene."
– A submarine thriller that reunites Van Damme on-screen with Dolph Lundgren. | Year | Title | Role | Notes
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |------|-------|------|-------| | 2001 | The Order (aka The Silent Order ) | Rudy Cafmeyer / Charles Le Vaillant | Action-mystery; shot in Israel | | 2002 | Derailed | Jacques Kristoff | Euro-thriller; co-stars Tomas Arana | | 2003 | In Hell (aka The Savage ) | Kyle LeBlanc | Prison fighting drama; directed by Ringo Lam | | 2004 | Narco | Lenny's sensei | French comedy; cameo | | 2004 | Wake of Death | Ben Archer | Gritty revenge thriller | | 2005 | Second in Command | Commander Sam Keenan | Direct-to-DVD; political action | | 2006 | The Hard Corps | Phillip Sauvage | Bodyguard action | | 2006 | Sinav (aka The Exam ) | Charles | Turkish film; cameo | | 2007 | Until Death | Anthony Stowe | Dark, dramatic turn as a corrupt cop | | 2007 | The Shepherd: Border Patrol | Jack Robideaux | Action; part of a loose series of "The Shepherd" films | | 2008 | JCVD | Himself (fictionalized) | ; meta-drama; won Best Actor at Sitges Film Festival | | 2009 | Universal Soldier: Regeneration | Luc Deveraux | Returns to the role; considered a return to form for the franchise |
A foray into post-apocalyptic sci-fi, Van Damme stars as Gibson Rickenbacker, a slinger navigating a ruined world to protect a cyborg carrying the cure to a deadly plague. Kickboxer (1989)
A high-profile, if critically panned, video game adaptation. Sudden Death A "Die Hard in a stadium" action flick. John Woo’s American debut; highly regarded for its
An essential 90s action film that spawned a franchise. Essential Viewing Checklist: Kickboxer Bloodsport Timecop Universal Soldier Double Impact JCVD
For over four decades, the name has been synonymous with the golden era of action cinema. Known as "The Muscles from Brussels," Van Damme carved out a unique niche in Hollywood—a blend of balletic grace, devastating kickboxing precision, and a surprisingly vulnerable screen presence. Unlike the indestructible personas of Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallone, Van Damme’s characters often bled, doubted themselves, and performed the splits in nearly every film.
(1992) : A sci-fi hit that paired him with Dolph Lundgren, launching a long-running franchise. Hard Target
