Only True Van Damme Fans Can Ace This Ultimate Movie Quiz!

While some may mock him for his iconic quotes such as “I love water, in 20 or 30 years there won’t be any left“, “A hazelnut, I can crack it between my buttocks you see” or his famous “aware“, others adore him for his athletic and cinematic achievements. It’s safe to say that the persona created by Jean-Claude Van Damme certainly doesn’t leave anyone feeling indifferent.

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On his birthday this Friday, we invite you to delve into his filmography with our quiz featuring nine of his films. But first, let’s explore some surprising facts about the most famous Belgian actor.

Van Damme Could Have Battled Schwarzy

We almost witnessed a clash between these two action cinema giants. Originally, Jean-Claude Van Damme was set to don the Predator suit in John McTiernan’s 1987 movie before being dismissed by the production team. According to the actor, his departure was due to his refusal to perform a stunt he deemed too dangerous.

Martial Arts and More

Jean-Claude Van Damme first gained international attention for his expertise in martial arts such as karate, kickboxing, and muay thai. However, less known is that the actor practiced ballet for five years starting at the age of 16. He once stated about ballet: “It’s an art, but it’s also one of the toughest sports. If you can survive a ballet workout, you can survive a workout in any other sport.“

Struck by Chuck Norris

At the very beginning of his career, when he had just arrived in the United States, Jean-Claude Van Damme worked various odd jobs. It was during this time that he met Chuck Norris, who hired him as a bouncer for his restaurant and as a sparring partner for his training sessions.