Jean-claude Van Damme All Movies [updated] Jun 2026
A major theatrical return playing the main villain, Jean Vilain, opposite Sylvester Stallone.
(2021) : A Netflix action-comedy showcasing that even in his 60s, he maintains his trademark agility. Complete Filmography Highlights
Before he was a headliner, Van Damme was a struggling extra and martial arts choreographer. These early roles are mostly cameos, but they show the raw potential.
(1989) : A gritty, post-apocalyptic shift that showed his versatility outside of traditional tournament movies. The Golden Age & Blockbuster Success (1990–1996)
| Year | Title | Role | Notable Info | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Cyborg | Gibson Rickenbacker | A post-apocalyptic action film directed by Albert Pyun. | | 1989 | Kickboxer | Kurt Sloane | He performed most of his own stunts in this martial arts classic about a man avenging his brother. | | 1990 | Lionheart | Lyon Gaultier | A powerful drama about a French Legionnaire fighting in underground street fights to support his family. | | 1990 | Death Warrant | Louis Burke | An action-thriller where he plays a cop going undercover in a prison full of criminals he put away. | | 1991 | Double Impact | Alex / Chad Wagner | Van Damme plays a dual role as estranged twins seeking revenge. | | 1992 | Universal Soldier | Luc Deveraux / GR-44 | A high-concept sci-fi actioner co-starring Dolph Lundgren, launching a major franchise. | | 1993 | Nowhere to Run | Sam Gillen | An escaped convict helps a widow protect her land from a ruthless developer. | | 1993 | Hard Target | Chance Boudreaux | Directed by John Woo, this was Van Damme's first major Hollywood studio actioner. | | 1993 | Last Action Hero | Himself | A cameo appearance in this meta action-comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. | | 1994 | Timecop | Max Walker | This sci-fi thriller became his biggest box-office hit, grossing over $100 million worldwide. | | 1994 | Street Fighter | Colonel William F. Guile | A live-action adaptation of the hit video game. | | 1995 | Sudden Death | Darren McCord | A Die Hard -esque thriller set during a hockey game. | | 1996 | The Quest | Christopher Dubois | Van Damme also made his directorial debut with this film. | | 1996 | Maximum Risk | Alain Moreau | A fast-paced thriller by Hong Kong action maestro Ringo Lam. | | 1997 | Double Team | Jack Quinn | A wild film co-starring Dennis Rodman and directed by Tsui Hark. | | 1998 | Knock Off | Marcus Ray | Another collaboration with director Tsui Hark, set in Hong Kong's fashion industry. | | 1998 | Legionnaire | Alain Lefevre | A period drama set in the French Foreign Legion. | | 1999 | Universal Soldier: The Return | Luc Deveraux | The only direct sequel in the series to feature Van Damme. | | 1999 | Inferno | Eddie Lomax | A Western-style action film about a man seeking revenge. | jean-claude van damme all movies
The Hollywood debut of director John Woo, famous for its stylized gun-fu and motorcycle stunts. 3. Blockbusters and High-Budget Sci-Fi (1994–1999)
A Turkish comedy-drama featuring a cameo appearance by Van Damme as a master thief.
| Year | Title | Role | Box Office (est.) | Key Scene | |------|-------|------|------------------|------------| | 1988 | Bloodsport | Frank Dux | $65 million worldwide | The final Kumite fight against Chong Li. | | 1989 | Cyborg | Gibson Rickenbacker | $10 million | Opening fight in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. | | 1990 | Kickboxer | Kurt Sloane | $14 million (US) | The drunken dance fight and the "pai mei" blindfold training. | | 1990 | Death Warrant | Louis Burke | $16 million | Prison riot finale. | | 1990 | Lionheart (aka A.W.O.L. ) | Lyon Gaultier | $24 million | Underground fighting to save his sister-in-law. |
A massive sci-fi blockbuster pairing him against rival action star Dolph Lundgren. A major theatrical return playing the main villain,
The Ultimate Guide to All Jean-Claude Van Damme Movies: From Kickboxing Cult Classics to Cinematic Icon
A post-apocalyptic sci-fi action film. Van Damme played Gibson Rickenbacker, a slinger navigating a ruined future. It solidifies his appeal beyond traditional tournament films.
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Often described as " Die Hard in a hockey arena," Van Damme plays Darren McCord, a former firefighter who must save his children and the Vice President from terrorists during the Stanley Cup Finals. The Quest (1996) These early roles are mostly cameos, but they
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A neo-noir action film following an Interpol operative protecting the son of a slain informant.
A massive sci-fi blockbuster pairing him with Dolph Lundgren. They play resurrected, genetically engineered super-soldiers.