(2007) – Gritty role as a corrupt, recovering detective [4, 17]. Critical Resurgence & Modern Roles (2008–Present)
Solidified his status as a leading man and martial arts icon. Rotten Tomatoes II. The Golden Era of Hollywood Stardom (1990–1996) jean-claude van damme all movies
| Year | Title | Medium | Notes | |------|-------|--------|-------| | 2013 | Welcome to the Jungle | Comedy | Plays an unhinged office survival trainer. | | 2013 | Enemies Closer | DTV Action | Directed by Peter Hyams (their third collaboration). | | 2015-2016 | Jean-Claude Van Johnson | Amazon TV series | Cancelled after one season. JCVD plays a secret agent using his actor identity as cover. Excellent satire. | | 2016 | Kickboxer: Vengeance | Theatrical (limited) | Returns as Master Durand (originally his brother's role in original). | | 2018 | Black Water | DTV | Submarine thriller; co-stars Dolph Lundgren. | | 2021 | The Last Mercenary | Netflix | French-language action-comedy; a huge global hit. | | 2022 | Minions: The Rise of Gru | Voice cameo | Voiced a 1970s Jean-Claude Van Damme action figure. | | 2023 | Darkness of Man | Directorial return | His second directorial effort; crime thriller. | (2007) – Gritty role as a corrupt, recovering
Frequently cited by fans as one of his best DTV dramatic turns. IV. The Critical Renaissance (2008–Present) The Golden Era of Hollywood Stardom (1990–1996) |
These late-stage sequels stripped away the cheesy sci-fi elements of the 90s, replacing them with brutal, surreal, and masterfully choreographed action, widely praised by modern film critics.
Darker, more performance-driven roles directed by Ringo Lam. Wake of Death