Stories Of My Life With Jean-Claude Van Damme | The Last Mercenary

Stories Of My Life With Jean-Claude Van Damme | The Last Mercenary | Netflix

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From a love of Lawrence of Arabia and ballet to becoming one of the world's most iconic action stars, here's the story of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s life in his own words.
0:00 | A kid from Belgium
1:07 | From dancing to martial arts
2:40 | The big hit
3:48 | Action auteurs
5:33 | Parting thoughts
#JCVD
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@AdamJWM Жыл бұрын

Van Damme was one of my childhood idols. I loved Kickboxer. Still do. Definitely one of the best action heroes of my lifetime.

@nomandlovu6569 11 ай бұрын

Sammme

@eredinbreaccglas3935 Ай бұрын

Hell yeah

@Chatterbox-94 2 жыл бұрын

“You need to suffer to succeed.” True words of wisdom. I have lived that kind of life.

@amj76425 Жыл бұрын

The Gospel is 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 👇 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/osiSZ9uovtCVaZs.html Book from Clarence Larkin Dispensational Truth, Or God's Plan and Purpose in the Ages

@THEPROPHETSEERISAIAH Жыл бұрын

Amen

@yumyumtom6395 Жыл бұрын

Don't think too much. Keep moving.

@Greeceforever9774 Жыл бұрын

We all do brother , don't lose hope. The death has been defeated by Jesus Christ. He wants us in the kingdom of God for ever to live with him

@IanPatrickOfficial 11 ай бұрын

@@Greeceforever9774 Amen. *1 Peter 3:17* “For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.”

@DJChappie001 2 жыл бұрын

The GOAT of action hero actors!

@speedartistreacts7570 Жыл бұрын

JCVD's impression of Stallone's voice is spot on👌

@Clint_Yeetwood Жыл бұрын

Everytime I see JCVD it is so nostalgic for me. I still enjoy his classics.

@RolandoLopezNieto Жыл бұрын

JCVD, Stallone and Arnie, the 3 great action heroes from my childhood.

@PlatinumPlanet 9 ай бұрын

Those movies blew me away!! True action heroes and amazing movies!

@eredinbreaccglas3935 Ай бұрын

Yup. Now a days, they dont make movies like that no more. Like JCVD said time flies so fast. Everything changes.

@mixedlove1234 Жыл бұрын

JCVD was sooooo underrated. His monologue scene was so heartfelt. I wish he did more drama films without the action. He's actually a great dramatic actor.

@321lionheart8 Жыл бұрын

👍 agreed

@shadowman2192 2 жыл бұрын

Van Damme’s helicopter kick is the most awesomest movie in martial arts history.

@Patrickflicks 2 жыл бұрын

Van Damme should write autobiography, what an interesting story, from Belgium to Worldwide action star!

@JCVDfan4life 2 жыл бұрын

His sister wrote a book about him I haven't read it though

@Patrickflicks 2 жыл бұрын

@@JCVDfan4life yeah but I think its only available in french if I am not mistaken :/

@JCVDfan4life 2 жыл бұрын

@@Patrickflicks I think they had a translated version. It's probably rare to find now though I think they had a falling out probably something that was wrote in the book.

@NellieKAdaba 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, he should write a book about his life.

@k.c.r.5974 Жыл бұрын

His memoirs would be crazy good but I doubt he would do it because he seems to be a class act and wouldn't want to spill on anyone

@Johnged15 Жыл бұрын

Jean-Claude Van Damme is a household name, especially amongst Caribbean families. You are a champ to many, Van Damme.

@WhoWeAre1311 8 ай бұрын

One of the greatest Martial Artists. There will never be another “Van Damme”.

@DBlock_11x 2 жыл бұрын

JCVD is a legend!!! Bloodsport, LionHeart, Kick Boxer, and Universal Soldier are my favorite movies of his!!!! I could list others but those are top 4

@NellieKAdaba 2 жыл бұрын

💯

@paleo704 2 жыл бұрын

Nowhere to Run

@JayCord00 Жыл бұрын

Great choices and i would had Double Impact , all greats movies .

@justinhunt4767 Жыл бұрын

Hard target

@jasonrelech1020 Жыл бұрын

Cyborg, double impact!!!

@josephpowelliii9169 2 жыл бұрын

JC....number 1 in our hearts, as an actor, martial artist, and human being. God bless you Bro...

@hotatp Жыл бұрын

Van dame proves that he’s not just an action star but a real class act

@trevorcunningham8687 Жыл бұрын

I'm 51 and in the late 80's my grandmother was in love with this dude. She used to call him Jean Claude Got Dam!

@femke6313 2 жыл бұрын

I guy from a tiny European country became so famous he guessed starred in friends and was in the expandables. Proud Belgian

@NellieKAdaba 2 жыл бұрын

I am proud too.

@natmanprime4295 Жыл бұрын

Lol as if friends and "expandables" was the pinnacle

@emiljanomato4725 2 жыл бұрын

Van Damme is a legend

@ElMoto_Mysterio 6 ай бұрын

Van Damme is awesome! So glad he shared his thoughts to Sly!

@tonybinder9392 Жыл бұрын

His impression of Stallone was great!!!

@S.Asemani Жыл бұрын

I admire you so much Jean Claude Van Damme. Live healthy and long.

@stephenschenider4007 Жыл бұрын

Van Damme, Arnold, and Jackie Chan are my top 3 favorite action stars of all time. So many badass memories.

@rwhirsch Жыл бұрын

and now i like him more than ever. smart, cool dude.

@leonardomattarmonteiro2824 2 жыл бұрын

I love this man. & I love BELGIUM 🖤💛❤️ Best Beers on Earth 🍻 A GLORIOUS asset for 🇧🇪 As a poor Brazilian Shotokan Karate Fighter,I was always inspired by SENSEI JCVD. & 🇧🇷 love him very much.

@NellieKAdaba 2 жыл бұрын

Me too, I was born and raised in Brussels, Belgium in 1981, then I moved to the USA in 1994.

@mariovillavicencio6119 2 жыл бұрын

JC... TO ME BEST ACTION START EVER...BEST KICKS IN THE WORLD AESTHETIC ....

@vandammethebest2714 2 жыл бұрын

👌🏼😃

@VanTemplar Жыл бұрын

That video was too short! I need 2-3 hour version! I can listen to this man and his stories for hours!!! A true action icon!

@studiotwo24 Жыл бұрын

💯

@proknlee 2 жыл бұрын

hes come a long way and him getting sober is so right on 👌

@jessesalazar7988 2 жыл бұрын

What a legend. Great Stallone impression lol

@NellieKAdaba 2 жыл бұрын

😆

@robd1329 2 жыл бұрын

Come on in kid!

@kristagreen5961 6 ай бұрын

I love his Belgian accent. I’m glad he kept it.

@JEANBRUCE1991 Жыл бұрын

Le GRAND Jean -Claude ❤

@DrWolfenstein313 2 жыл бұрын

Hero. I love him precisely because of his mistakes, how he came back and has this perspective about his past and is doing some actually good movies. Y'all saw Lukas? Good stuff.

@Butch1980 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I liked Jean-Claude Van Damme back then, and I like him even more now.

@mushi1985. 2 жыл бұрын

Legend of all times❤💯🙂

@norpatrick 3 ай бұрын

I was born in the 80s and grown up with JCVD's movies. Life goes by so fast. Much love 😎

@Jestem5591 Жыл бұрын

Tego człowieka można podziwiać bez końca,pozdrawiam,życząc dalszych sukcesów!!!

@princearthur4946 Жыл бұрын

He is one amazing and talented actor!

@lesliem7919 11 ай бұрын

I ❤ the way he speaks, so calmly and with passion.

@mg523712 2 жыл бұрын

The Goat 👍👌

@NellieKAdaba 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@ESTYMANAGRANIATV 7 ай бұрын

Love that guy.

@ScotsGal 2 жыл бұрын

I love all of his movies ….he’s such an underrated actor …but as a fellow martial artist maybe I’m biased

@VlPULTRA Жыл бұрын

Van Damme is a legend! 👊You gotta love him

@danis8834 Жыл бұрын

I adore JCVD...I will always love him.....I wish him wellness and happiness.....Someday I would love to meet him...💜💜💜💜

@wolves1980 8 ай бұрын

Been watching his flims since I was a kid brilliant actor love him thank you Jean for all the great flims over the years

@themoviechamp6927 2 жыл бұрын

God bless u, JCVD

@Skoopyghost 22 күн бұрын

JCVD is handsome, kind, and perfect overall. I see why women love him.

@marvellousmusic4336 Жыл бұрын

I like all your films but especially love the first ones. Kickboxer, Bloodsport etc.

@robd1329 2 жыл бұрын

4:45 that was one funny story of how Van Damme persuaded Stallone to do the fight scene hand to hand Mano a Mano! Very surprised Stallone called him 'kid' as I thought they were equals in movies

@rmmm6725 Жыл бұрын

No way, Stallone and Arnold have crazy huge egos.

@dryburn Жыл бұрын

He is so so soooo much cooler than Seagal could ever be.

@francky32 Жыл бұрын

Une légende vivante, une inspiration pour moi, j’étais ado et faisait des arts martiaux quand bloodsport et kickboxer sont sorties. J’adore ce mec, je rêve de le rencontrer. Tres humain, belle âme. Gros respect pour son parcours. I’m french but live in Thailand. ✋🏼🇫🇷🇹🇭

@jonathansantos2271 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you were a good example for people. Even if others wasted such beauty. Thanks again.

@deborahw6860 Жыл бұрын

Van Damme your the Man 👍💯‼️💪🇺🇸

@hou942 Жыл бұрын

No Retreat No Surrender was my 1st exposure to VD and he left a lasting impression, his presence on the screen surpassed that of the star. Good/bad, made no difference, he was good in both rolls, cheers.

@slatrida24 Жыл бұрын

Born 83' I grew up watching this guy. Blood Sport, Lion Heart, Kick Boxer, Double Team, Universal Soldier.

@te9591 Жыл бұрын

No cyborg?

@BboySalamon Жыл бұрын

Love you Mr. Van Damme, thanks a lot. You’re a great example, for many people👍

@Ed-rv5wn 5 ай бұрын

a humble , nice guy

@thebitterprinceelegantemen2254 Жыл бұрын

Van Damme is simply the best! 🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰

@josephpowelliii9169 2 жыл бұрын

JCVD forever #1!!!

@llatmailliw Жыл бұрын

That was such a refreshing and interesting overview from JCVD. Thank you sir.

@BbBb-pt9nq 10 ай бұрын

الأسطورة جون كلود فاندام >>

@TJ-qb1ei 2 жыл бұрын

JCVD you are a living legend keep moving and keep making more movies I enjoyed every movie you're in don't stop that's when you get old

@RubyZanUK Жыл бұрын

I love this guy.

@mitchellgoosen9166 Жыл бұрын

Such a film legend!

@tshepisosekate1971 10 ай бұрын

No matter how much they try the world never another Jean-Claude Van Damme

@IMCcanTWEESTED 2 жыл бұрын

Has anybody else noticed that as Jean-Claude Van Damme and SNL Alum Joe Piscopo get older, the closer they are to becoming each other's identical twin brother?

@Nefertiti7788 Жыл бұрын

My favorite idol growing up before internet, so it was a family gathering every time channels were playing his movies, love love JCVD 😍❤️

@Will21st Жыл бұрын

the man is a living legend now...

@robsabey5190 Жыл бұрын

Jean Claude van lamb and Arnies movies were on constantly in 90s on VHS I love it

@dafrog491 Жыл бұрын

Jean Claude. Life long Hero of mine.

@machohogan Жыл бұрын

He looks great here. Met him twice at UK conventions. A super nice guy, great to the fans.

@DWProWrestling Жыл бұрын

his Stallone impression is amazing 😆

@artofgarduno Жыл бұрын

JCVD THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@burek959 2 жыл бұрын

My childhood hero! :) He is amazing!!!

@tylerdordon99 Жыл бұрын

JCVD the Legend.

@RecantoSombrio Жыл бұрын

My favorite actor of ALL time and also my hero.

@Ascend1991 2 жыл бұрын

Legend

@jtimonere Жыл бұрын

My favorite action hero. A good man.

@richfree5365 2 жыл бұрын

The one and only.

@balazsbarabas3514 Жыл бұрын

Yes yes The Last Mercenary! Awesome movie, full of self-ironic VD scenes, loved it!

@tb3621 Жыл бұрын

At 5:52 is Van Damme McGregor, 😂.

@christianchauhan23 Жыл бұрын

❤🤍💙 you #JCVD 1 Quintillion times.

@rn5bahnimanborah991 2 жыл бұрын

this video should get a million likes

@user-li3xr1sj2m 6 ай бұрын

Your marshall art moves are absolute poetry in motion ! The best clean lines ! Music ! Love it ❤

@maximos905 8 ай бұрын

His Stallone impersonation is on point

@wilson5377 10 ай бұрын

JCVD Action Icon!👍😎

@davidaraujo927 Жыл бұрын

You got to love JCVD!

@khalidbinwaleed5072 Жыл бұрын

So much respect

@jacpoe77 2 жыл бұрын

Soldado unviersal. Universal soldier.

@rafaelchavez5559 Жыл бұрын

love his movies

@danielornelas5788 Жыл бұрын

I love this man

@manuelalmendarez2232 Жыл бұрын

Love his movies.his action movies are some of the greatest action movies.they have a little of everything.always the guy can love and root for.growing up,i recall those days with joy and his movies were a part of that.always guy you can love,and relate to emotionally and also admire as this great hero and fighter.i wish him well.he needs to know the lives he has touched.people wait until these guys are dead before they speak well of them.