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Jean-Claude Van Damme

Belgian actor and martial artist (born 1960)
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Summary

Jean-Claude Van Damme was born on October 18, 1960[1], in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe[2]. He has worked as a boxer[3], film producer[4], film actor[5], film director[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.16% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60,537 views/month, #1,567 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Eugene Van Varenberg[9]
  • Mother: Eliana Van Varenbergh[10]
  • Spouse: Gladys Portugues[11]
  • Child: Kristopher Van Varenberg[12], Bianca Bree[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Belgium[14]
  • Occupation: film editor[15], kickboxer[16], karateka[17], scenographer[18], martial artist[19], voice actor[20], composer[21], actor[22]
  • Field of work: film[23], action film[24], martial arts[25]
  • Award received: Officer of the Order of the Crown[26]
  • Sex or gender: male[27]
  • Commons category: Jean-Claude Van Damme[28]
  • Sport: karate[29]
  • Family name: Van Varenberg[30]
  • Given name: Jean-Claude[31], Camille[32], François[33]
  • Pseudonym: Jean-Claude Van Damme[34]
  • Official website: https://www.jcvdworld.com/[35]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Jean-Claude Van Damme[36]
  • Work location: Belgium[37]
  • Filmography: Jean-Claude Van Damme filmography[38]
  • Nominated for: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star[39]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Belgian French[40], French[41], Dutch[42], Belgian Dutch[43], English[44]
  • Birth name: Jean-Claude Camille François Van Varenberg[45]
  • Name in native language: Jean-Claude Van Damme[46]
  • Different from: Van Damme[47]
  • Number of children: 3[48]

Why It Matters

Jean-Claude Van Damme has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Claude Van Damme born?

Jean-Claude Van Damme was born in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe[2].

Who were Jean-Claude Van Damme's parents?

Jean-Claude Van Damme's father was Eugene Van Varenberg[9]. Jean-Claude Van Damme's mother was Eliana Van Varenbergh[10].

Who was Jean-Claude Van Damme married to?

Jean-Claude Van Damme's spouses include Gladys Portugues[11].

What did Jean-Claude Van Damme do for work?

Jean-Claude Van Damme worked as a boxer[3], film producer[4], film actor[5], film director[6], and screenwriter[7].

What awards did Jean-Claude Van Damme receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the Crown[26].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 10w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 11w ago · Rémi sim · 2026-07-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14543 → jean-claude-van-damme
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  4. 12w ago · Raasoz456788 · 2026-07-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Altar of gaming person id → jean-claude-van-damme
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  5. 13w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cine21 person id → 793
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  6. 18w ago · BMacZero · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Signature → Jean-Claude Van Damme handwritten signature (transparent).pn
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  7. 22w ago · Aleneitor · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Jean-Claude, Camille, François
    Wikidata description → Belgian actor and martial artist (born 1960)
    Place of birth → Berchem-Sainte-Agathe
    Mother → Eliana Van Varenbergh
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