Jean-Claude Van Damme, born on October 18, 1960, in Sint-Agatha-Berchem, Brussels, Belgium, is a renowned actor, martial artist, and film producer. Nicknamed āThe Muscles from Brussels,ā Van Damme began studying martial arts at a young age, earning his black belt in karate and achieving success in various karate and kickboxing competitions.
In the 1980s, Van Damme moved to the United States to pursue a career in acting. He gained international fame with his breakout role in the 1988 film āBloodsport,ā which showcased his martial arts skills and physical prowess. This success was followed by a string of popular action films, including āKickboxerā (1989), āUniversal Soldierā (1992), āHard Targetā (1993), and āTimecopā (1994). Known for his athletic abilities and signature splits, Van Damme became a major action star during the