For over four decades, the name Jean-Claude Van Damme has been synonymous with perfect splits, airborne roundhouse kicks, and a gritty, muscular brand of 80s and 90s action. Dubbed "The Muscles from Brussels," Van Damme carved a unique niche in Hollywood history. Unlike his contemporaries (Schwarzenegger with size, Stallone with grit, Seagal with aikido), Van Damme brought a genuine ballet-meets-karate aesthetic to the screen—balletic, powerful, and undeniably cinematic.
Whether you are a lifelong fan looking to revisit his direct-to-video era or a newcomer curious about his acclaimed dramatic turn in JCVD, this guide lists every single feature film in the star’s career, from his obscure French-speaking origins to his modern indie work. 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 Complete Chronological Guide: Jean-Claude Van Damme All