His characters often start broken and find peace through physical discipline.
Born on July 18, 1960, in Berchem, Belgium, Van Damme began training in martial arts at a young age. He quickly made a name for himself in the martial arts world, winning several European and world championships in karate and kickboxing. His success in the martial arts led to his discovery by Hollywood, and he made his film debut in 1984 with a small role in the movie "Bloodsport." jeanclaude van damme all movies repack
The "Universal Soldier" era. Big budgets, big biceps, big box office. His characters often start broken and find peace