Jeanclaude Van Damme All Movies 〈2026 Edition〉

Direct-to-DVD grind, followed by a critical renaissance.

10. In Hell (2003)

11. JCVD (2008)

12. The Expendables 2 (2012)

13. The Bouncer (2018)

14. The Last Mercenary (2021)

Van Damme’s first appearances were small roles or films made in his native Belgium before he moved to the US. jeanclaude van damme all movies

| Year | Movie Title | Role | Notes | |------|-------------|------|-------| | 1984 | Rue Barbare (Barbarous Street) | A thug / gymnast | Uncredited extra, French film. | | 1984 | Breakin’ | Spectator in dance club | Uncredited. He appears briefly doing the "Splits" dance move. | | 1985 | Monaco Forever | Gay karate man | A comedic short film. | | 1986 | No Retreat, No Surrender | Ivan Kraschinsky (Russian villain) | First major role. A cult classic where he fights a young Kurt McKinney. |

| Year | Movie | Role | Notes | |------|-------|------|-------| | 1984 | Monaco Forever | Gay karate man | Cameo (uncredited) | | 1985 | No Retreat, No Surrender | Ivan Kraschinsky | First lead – Russian villain | | 1986 | Bloodsport | Frank Dux | Career-defining hit | | 1987 | Cyborg | Gibson Rickenbacker | Post-apocalyptic action | | 1988 | Black Eagle | Andrei | Co-starring with Sho Kosugi | | 1989 | Kickboxer | Kurt Sloane | Famous “dance on ice” scene |

Before the splits became famous, Van Damme was a Belgian karate champion and bodybuilder. His first "movie" was a bit part in a French-language teen drama. Direct-to-DVD grind, followed by a critical renaissance

1. Woman Between Wolf and Dog (1979)
A minor Belgian drama where Van Damme appears as an extra—a background tough guy. He has no lines, but his athletic build stands out. Rarity: ★★★★★

2. Monaco Forever (1984)
A disjointed comedy/crime spoof. Van Damme plays a gay karate-chopping thief. It’s bizarre, campy, and only notable for being his first role with spoken English dialogue.

3. Breakin’ (1984)
A cult classic of breakdancing cinema. Van Damme appears as a spectator in the background. No kicks, just standing. 14. The Last Mercenary (2021)

4. Missing in Action (1984)
He worked as a stunt coordinator and had a tiny background role as a soldier. Director Joseph Zito would later cast him in the film that changed everything.

5. No Retreat, No Surrender (1985)
The First Lead. This low-budget martial arts film is famous for pitting a young Van Damme (as the Russian villain, Ivan) against a student of Bruce Lee’s ghost. His performance is raw, but his physicality is undeniable. He performs the full splits for the first time on screen.