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Biography When Jean-Claude Van Damme became an international film star, there was some debate as to his kick-boxing accomplishments. Former multiple World Kickboxing Champion Don "The Dragon" Wilson even offered Jean-Claude a "$100,000" bounty match to get into the ring and fight him. Van Damme brushed off the "challenge" as a publicity stunt...
| Talent Agent: |
Gersh Agency, The - Brett Norensberg
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| Profession: |
Actor / Writer / Producer |
| Born: |
18 October 1960, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Brussels, Belgium (age 49) |
| Birth Name: |
Jean-Claude Camille François Van Varenberg |
| Height: |
5' 9" (1.75 m) |
| Spouse: |
Gladys Portugues (25 June 1999 - present)
Darcy LaPier (3 February 1994 - November 1997) (divorced) 1 child
Gladys Portugues (3 January 1987 - 1992) (divorced) 2 children
Cynthia Derderian (24 August 1985 - 1986) (divorced)
Maria Rodriguez (25 August 1980 - 1984) (divorced)
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| Nickname: |
Muscles from Brussels |
| Also Known As: |
Jean-Claude Van Damme / Jean Claude Van Damme / J. Claude van Damme |
| Awards: |
1 win & 6 nominations |
| Credited Years: |
1984 - 2010 |
Salary
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Sudden Death (1995): $5,000,000 |
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Street Fighter (1994): $6,200,000 |
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Timecop (1994): $3,000,000 |
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Hard Target (1993): $3,000,000 |
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Universal Soldier (1992): $1,000,000 |
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Death Warrant (1990): $70,000 |
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Lionheart (1990): $70,000 |
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Kickboxer (1989): $70,000 |
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Cyborg (1989): $70,000 |
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Black Eagle (1988): $70,000 |
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Bloodsport (1988): $70,000 |
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No Retreat, No Surrender (1986): $250 |
Trademarks
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Thrilling one and all with his 360-degree ultimate leaping & super flying karate kicks. |
Real Life Quotes
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"I am the Fred Astaire of karate". |
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In an action film you act in the action. If it's a dramatic film you act in the drama. |
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I've become 40, my audience is partly the same age. |
Trivia
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His fight scenes are so intense that he won't film them in the U.S. for fear of being sued. |
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In 1989, he was sued for willfully gouging the eye of an extra in a sword fight while filming Cyborg. |
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Won a court case filed against him by martial arts legend Frank Dux, who claimed he collaborated with Van Damme on his 1996 directorial debut The Quest, only for Van Damme to deny him any share of the profits. His evidence was lost in an earthquake. Coincidentally, Van Damme played Dux in his debut Bloodsport. |
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Former European Professional Karate Association middleweight champion. |
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On July 10, 2000, Van Damme was sentenced to an anti-drunk driving class, a $1,200 fine, 3 years probation and a 90 day revocation of his license after pleading no contest for a September 23, 1999 DUI arrest in Beverly Hills. |
Other Works
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He appeared in the music video and sang in the choir on the song "Voices That Care." |
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Print ad for the Gap (1998) |
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Appeared in The Smithereens "Time Won't Let Me" music video (1994). |
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Appeared in Megadeath "Crush`em" music video (1999). |
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Host of the 1996 World Music Awards |
Where Are They Now?
| October 2004 |
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Started filming Kumite on September 27th. |
| February 2007 |
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Started filming The Shepherd: Border Patrol in Bulgaria. |
| July 2008 |
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Started filming Full Love (2009) in Thailand. |
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