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He raged again onscreen in 2012 for Expendables 2, acting alongside some of the other biggest action stars in Hollywood. The 1989 film Kick Boxer proved that he’s a pretty amazing dancer, too.
Jean-Claude soared to fame in the 1990s with films like Street Fighter, which has been likened to his version of Mortal Kombat. ET
Known professionally as Jean-Claude Van Damme, the actor got his big break as the lead in the martial arts film “Bloodsport” from 1988.
In this photo from May 18, 2003, Van Damme poses for photographers during a photocall at the Noga Hilton hotel rooftop during the 56th Cannes film festival. He’s delved into voice acting, as well, playing a character called Jean Clawed in the Minions: The Rise of Gru film.
Celebrate the star’s birthday by looking at photos of him through the years.
Jean-Claude Van Damme is a Belgian action star who rose to fame through martial arts films in the 1980s and 1990s. Called “The Muscles From Brussels,” Jean-Claude (aka JCVD) is an incredibly accomplished martial artist and kickboxer, known for his amazing kicks and splits.
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Jean-Claude Van Damme Shows off His Arm Muscles
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Jean-Claude Van Damme at ‘Expendables 2’ Premiere
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Jean-Claude Van Damme Dresses Up
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His first major blockbuster, Bloodsport, put him on the map. The trial has been postponed to accommodate the actor’’s movie shoot for the film "Replica" in British Columbia, Canada this spring.
David McNew, Getty ImagesBelgian actor, filmmaker, fight choreographer and retired martial artist and Hollywood celebrity Jean-Claude Van Damme poses for photographers on May 13, 1993, in the garden of the Majectic hotel to promote the film "The Quest" during the 46th Cannes International Film Festival.
ANDRE FERNANDEZ, AFP Via Getty ImagesBelgian actor, filmmaker, fight choreographer and retired martial artist and Hollywood celebrity Jean-Claude Van Damme (C) shows his famous kick on May 13, 1993 as he poses for photographers in the garden of the Majectic hotel to promote the film "The Quest" during the 46th Cannes International Film Festival.
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He’s known for other roles including “Cyborg,” “Lionheart,” “Nowhere to Run,” “Street Fighter,” his directorial debut “The Quest,” and many others.Scroll through to revisit the actor's career.
BORIS HORVAT, AFP Via Getty ImagesFrom left, Kris Van Damme and his father Jean-Claude Van Damme attend the 2020 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards at iHeartRadio Theater on Jan. 17, 2020 in Burbank, California.
JC Olivera, Getty ImagesJean-Claude Van Damme poses during a photocall for the world launch of the Amazon Prime series "Jean-Claude Van Johnson" on Dec.
12, 2017, at the Grand Rex theatre in Paris.
Martin Bureau, AFP Via Getty ImagesJean-Claude Van Damme poses in front of his statue during its inauguration on Oct. 21, 2012, in Brussels.
OLIVIER VIN, BELGA/AFP Via Getty ImagesJean-Claude Van Damme attends 'The Expendables 2' UK film premiere at Empire Leicester Square, London, on Aug.
13, 2012.
JUSTIN TALLIS, AFP Via Getty ImagesJean-Claude Van Damme poses during a photocall on the sidelines of the 61st Cannes International Film Festival on May 17, 2008, in Cannes, France.
FRED DUFOUR, AFP Via Getty ImagesJean-Claude Van Damme is presented his trophy by Kamal Dandona during the 2004 Bollywood Fashion Awards at the Trump Taj Mahal on April 30, 2004, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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Jean-Claude Van Damme talks with the media during a photocall on the roof at the Noga Hilton during 56th International Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2003 in Cannes, France.
Evan Agostini, Getty ImagesJean-Claude Van Damme at a press conference to promote his latest film "Replicant" at a hotel in Tokyo, on Jan.
22, 2002.
TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA, AFP Via Getty ImagesJean-Claude Van Damme performs one of his trademark kicks for photographers during the Harrods Department store "Summer Sale" July 4, 2001, in London.
Anthony Harvey, Getty ImagesJean-Claude Van Damme smiles to the camera at the lobby of a Beirut hotel after his arrival on July 21, 2000, in the Lebanese capital.
OUSAMA AYOUB, AFP Via Getty ImagesJean-Claude Van Damme poses for the photographer during the 53rd Cannes Film Festival in 2000.
PASCAL GUYOT, AFP Via Getty ImagesActor Jean-Claude Van Damme walks through a metal detector as he enters the Beverly Hills, California courthouse where for his drunken driving trial March 31, 2000.