Jean-Claude Van Damme (JCVD), known as "The Muscles from Brussels," has appeared in over 50 films throughout a career defined by high-flying martial arts and his signature splits . His filmography transitioned from early breakout hits in the late 1980s to major studio action blockbusters in the 1990s, followed by a long period of direct-to-video releases and a later critical resurgence.
(1990) : Also known as A.W.O.L. ; focused on underground street fighting. : A prison-set action thriller. Double Impact (1991) : Van Damme played dual roles as twin brothers. Universal Soldier
Directed by John Hyams, these films completely reinvented the franchise into a gritty, avant-garde, almost horror-like sci-fi experience. Van Damme's performances as an aging, weary Luc Deveraux were highly praised. jean-claude van damme all movies
(1998) – A period piece set in the French Foreign Legion [4, 17]. Universal Soldier: The Return (1999) – Reprising his role as Luc Deveraux [4, 17]. (1999) – Also released as Desert Heat
| Year | Title | Medium | Notes | |------|-------|--------|-------| | 2013 | Welcome to the Jungle | Comedy | Plays an unhinged office survival trainer. | | 2013 | Enemies Closer | DTV Action | Directed by Peter Hyams (their third collaboration). | | 2015-2016 | Jean-Claude Van Johnson | Amazon TV series | Cancelled after one season. JCVD plays a secret agent using his actor identity as cover. Excellent satire. | | 2016 | Kickboxer: Vengeance | Theatrical (limited) | Returns as Master Durand (originally his brother's role in original). | | 2018 | Black Water | DTV | Submarine thriller; co-stars Dolph Lundgren. | | 2021 | The Last Mercenary | Netflix | French-language action-comedy; a huge global hit. | | 2022 | Minions: The Rise of Gru | Voice cameo | Voiced a 1970s Jean-Claude Van Damme action figure. | | 2023 | Darkness of Man | Directorial return | His second directorial effort; crime thriller. | Jean-Claude Van Damme (JCVD), known as "The Muscles
– A mystery action movie set almost entirely inside a locked hospital.
Teaming up with Hong Kong director Ringo Lam, Van Damme plays a French soldier who discovers he had a twin brother, leading him into a dangerous web involving the Russian Mafia. ; focused on underground street fighting
Van Damme has made guest appearances on several TV shows, including , Saturday Night Live , and Chuck .