On January 20, 2026, Jean-Claude Van Damme is currently ranked #1,334 among the most popular actors online with 4,226 daily Wikipedia pageviews. Recent work in Darkness of Man may be contributing to his current popularity. The most popular works Jean-Claude Van Damme has appeared in include Friends (TV) and Bloodsport (movie).
Jean-Claude Van Damme Popularity History
Wikipedia popularity rank over the last 30 days
| Date | Rank | Pageviews |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | #1,334 | 4,226 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | #1,341 | 4,597 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | #1,545 | 4,099 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | #1,456 | 3,784 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | #1,361 | 3,863 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | #1,314 | 3,897 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | #1,315 | 3,942 |
Top TV Shows - Jean-Claude Van Damme
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Friends
Popularity:#192TV ShowSelf • 1 epFriends is a popular American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004. The show revolves around a group of six friends - Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe - who live in Manhattan. The series humorously depicts their personal and professional lives, highlighting the ups and downs of friendship, love, and adulthood. Friends became a cultural phenomenon and received critical acclaim for its relatable characters, witty dialogue, and engaging storylines. It remains popular to this day and has garnered a loyal fan base worldwide.3.8Moderate - 2

Conan
Popularity:#1,179TV ShowSelf • 1 epConan is a late-night talk show hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien. The show, which premiered in 2010, follows the familiar format of other late-night talk shows, with O'Brien interviewing celebrity guests, showcasing musical performances, and delivering humorous monologues. Known for his quick wit and offbeat humor, O'Brien has become a beloved figure in late-night television over his decades-long career. Conan also features recurring comedy sketches, remote segments, and a house band to entertain the audience. With its unique blend of comedy, interviews, and entertainment, Conan is a popular choice for late-night TV viewers.0.5Low - 3

Las Vegas
Popularity:#1,261TV ShowSelf • 1 epLas Vegas is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on NBC from September 22, 2003, to February 15, 2008. It revolves around the daily operations and challenges faced by the staff at the Montecito, a fictional hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip. The show features a diverse cast, including James Caan, Josh Duhamel, Nikki Cox, and Tom Selleck, and initially focuses on the strict ex-CIA officer Ed Deline, who is the president of operations at the Montecito. Former Marine Danny McCoy, Ed's protégé, later assumes the role of president. The series explores a wide range of issues, from casino security to restaurant management and valet parking.0.4Low - 4

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Popularity:#1,640TV ShowThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno is a late-night talk show hosted by comedian Jay Leno. Part of the renowned Tonight Show franchise, the show was broadcast from NBC Studios in Burbank, California. It featured a mix of comedy segments, interviews, and musical performances, sticking to a format similar to its predecessors. Jay Leno premiered as the host in 1992 after Johnny Carson's retirement and continued until 2009, with a subsequent run from 2010 to 2014.0.2Low - 5

Jean-Claude Van Johnson
Popularity:#2,249TV ShowJohnson • 6 ep‘Jean-Claude Van Johnson’ is an action comedy-drama series featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme as he portrays a fictionalized version of himself. The series unveils his secret life as an undercover operative known by the alias0.1Low
Top Movies - Jean-Claude Van Damme
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Bloodsport
Popularity:#1,523MovieFrank DuxBloodsport is a 1988 American martial arts sports action film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Frank Dux, a U.S. Army Captain competing in an underground full-contact martial arts tournament called the Kumite in Hong Kong.0.4Low - 2

Minions: The Rise of Gru
Popularity:#1,840MovieJean Clawed (voice)Minions: The Rise of Gru follows young Gru, an aspiring supervillain and fan of the infamous group, the Vicious 6. The film traces Gru's early exploits as he devises a plan to prove his villainy and join his idols, aided by his loyal Minions.0.3Low - 3

Kung Fu Panda 2
Popularity:#1,916MovieMaster Croc (voice)Kung Fu Panda 2 is a 2011 American animated martial arts comedy film and the sequel to Kung Fu Panda. The story follows Po and The Furious Five as they must stop a villain who plans to use a secret weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu.0.3Low - 4

Kung Fu Panda 3
Popularity:#1,956MovieMaster Croc (voice)Kung Fu Panda 3 is a 2016 animated martial arts comedy film and the third installment in the Kung Fu Panda franchise. Po reunites with his birth father and discovers a secret Panda Village while facing the threat of an evil spirit that endangers all of China.0.3Low - 5

Last Action Hero
Popularity:#2,152MovieJean-Claude Van Damme (uncredited)Last Action Hero is a 1993 American fantasy action comedy film that satirizes the action genre through parodies and clichés. The movie follows a young boy magically transported into the universe of his favorite action hero, Jack Slater, and together they must prevent a ruthless assassin from bringing chaos to the real world.0.3Low - 6

Street Fighter
Popularity:#2,196MovieColonel William GuileStreet Fighter is a 1994 action film adaptation of the popular video game series, focusing on Col. Guile and other fighters battling against the oppressive rule of Dictator M. Bison.0.3Low - 7

The Expendables 2
Popularity:#2,506MovieJean VilainThe Expendables 2 is a 2012 American action film and the second installment in The Expendables film series. The film follows The Expendables as they embark on a mission that transforms into a vendetta against rival mercenary Jean Vilain, who has committed a heinous act and poses a global threat.0.2Low - 8

Universal Soldier
Popularity:#2,805MovieLuc Deveraux / GR44Universal Soldier is a 1992 American military science-fiction action film about a soldier who is brought back to life as part of a secret military program, only to uncover his erased memories.0.2Low - 9

Timecop
Popularity:#3,082MovieMax Walker0.2Low - 10

Hard Target
Popularity:#3,299MovieChance Boudreaux0.2Low - 11

Kickboxer
Popularity:#3,475MovieKurt SloaneKickboxer is a 1989 American martial arts film featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dennis Alexio, directed by David Worth. The story follows the journey of American kickboxing champion Eric Sloane and his brother Kurt seeking revenge against the formidable Thai champion Tong Po.0.1Low - 12

Double Impact
Popularity:#3,477MovieAlex / Chad Wagner0.1Low - 13

Lionheart
Popularity:#3,618MovieLeon GaultierLionheart is a 1990 American martial arts film featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Lyon Gaultier, a French Foreign Legionnaire who deserts to the United States to enter underground fighting competitions to support his family.0.1Low - 14

Cyborg
Popularity:#4,120MovieGibson RickenbackerCyborg is a 1989 American martial-arts cyberpunk film directed by Albert Pyun, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. The movie follows a mercenary named Gibson Rickenbacker as he battles a group of dangerous marauders in a post-apocalyptic setting.0.1Low - 15

Nowhere to Run
Popularity:#4,362MovieSam GillenNowhere to Run is a 1993 American action film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, where escaped convict Sam Gillen protects a widow and her children from developers.0.1Low - 16

Double Team
Popularity:#4,410MovieJack QuinnDouble Team is a 1997 action comedy film directed by Tsui Hark, featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme as a CIA agent on a mission to track down an international terrorist with the help of a flamboyant arms dealer.0.1Low - 17

Sudden Death
Popularity:#4,516MovieDarren Francis Thomas McCordSudden Death is a 1995 American action-thriller film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, where a fire marshal must rescue his daughter and prevent a catastrophic explosion during a championship hockey game.0.1Low - 18

Breakin'
Popularity:#4,632MovieSpectator in First Dance Sequence (uncredited)Breakin' is a 1984 American breakdancing-themed musical film directed by Joel Silberg, featuring a story of a young dancer teaming up with two breakdancers to make a mark on the streets.0.1Low - 19

Missing in Action
Popularity:#4,768MovieSoldier (uncredited)Missing in Action is a 1984 action film directed by Joseph Zito and starring Chuck Norris. The story follows Special Forces Colonel James Braddock as he embarks on a mission to rescue American soldiers held captive in Vietnam.0.1Low - 20

The Quest
Popularity:#4,772MovieChristopher DuboisThe Quest is a 1996 American martial arts film starring and directed by Jean-Claude Van Damme. The plot follows a martial arts tournament held in a mysterious 'Lost City' in Tibet, where fighters compete for the coveted 'Golden Dragon' prize.0.1Low - 21

No Retreat, No Surrender
Popularity:#4,890MovieIvan Kraschinsky "The Russian"No Retreat, No Surrender is a 1985 martial arts film centered around young Jason Stillwell's journey in martial arts and his ultimate showdown against Russian champion Ivan.0.1Low - 22

Universal Soldier: The Return
Popularity:#5,012MovieLuc DevereuxUniversal Soldier: The Return is a 1999 American science fiction action film directed by Mic Rodgers, serving as a direct sequel to the 1992 film Universal Soldier. The movie follows Luc Deveraux as he faces off against SETH, a supercomputer-controlled ultra-warrior, and a team of deadly perfect soldiers in a battle of man against machine and good against evil.0.1Low - 23

Maximum Risk
Popularity:#5,223MovieAlain Moreau / Mikhail SuverovMaximum Risk is a 1996 American action thriller film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Natasha Henstridge.0.1Low - 24

Darkness of Man
Popularity:#5,396MovieRussell HatchDarkness of Man is an upcoming American action-thriller film following Russell Hatch, an Interpol operative who becomes a father figure to Jayden, son of a deceased informant. As they face ruthless gangs in a violent turf war, Hatch navigates through deceitful allies and unforeseen dangers.0.1Low - 25

Death Warrant
Popularity:#5,469MovieLouis Burke0.1Low - 26

Knock Off
Popularity:#5,935MovieMarcus RayKnock Off is a 1998 action film directed by Tsui Hark, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Rob Schneider. The plot follows Ray and Hendricks, involved in a counterfeit jeans scheme, who must clear their names and uncover a mole within their operation.0.1Low







