About

Bodybuilder whose action movies included Kickboxer, Cyborg, and Bloodsport. He also appeared in Universal Soldier, Sudden Death, and The Expendables 2.

Before Fame

He studied martial arts at the age ten and ballet at age sixteen. He made his debut as Gay Karate Man in the 1984 film Monaco Forever.

Trivia

He became well known for his role in the martial arts film Double Impact. He appeared as himself in an episode of the series Friends.

Family Life

Two of his children, Bianca Bree and Kristopher Van Varenberg, followed his career path by becoming actors. He married his fourth wife, Gladys Portugues, in 1987 and again in 1999. He also has a son named Nicholas Van Varenberg.

Associated With

He starred in Timecop with Mia Sara.