I thought Jean's acting ability in the beginning was much better, but Chuck has come a long way and I think he has passed van Damme.
If you meant in fighting ability, Chuck has the better record.
Chuck Norris has had a lot of TV and film acting under his belt (no pun on belt ), so he is more comfortable in front of the camera. Jean-Claude lacks the TV experience, however, based on his younger age could probably out perform Chuck in karate.
As far as box office is concerned, Chuck Norris has a bigger audience and is appearing in the new movie Expendables 2.
Chuck Norris, Wesley Snipes, Jean Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagull. Many do, but to name a few, Wesley Snipes. Chuck Norris. Steven Segal (Aikido)
Chuck Norris, Steven Seagal, and Dolph Lundgren are famous actors who are also martial artists. Some others include Michael Jai White and Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Jean-Claude Van Damme was born on October 18, 1960.
Jean-Claude Van Damme has a son called Kristopher Van Varenberg.
I would really have to say that Bruce Lee is probably the better martial artist in terms of his extensive training, competitive experience and because of developing his own system which is still taught today. Jackie Chan is the first to say that his skills are 'movie' skills and Jean Claude Van Damme did not do martial arts competitively and focused on his movie career instead.
Chuck Norris, Wesley Snipes, Jean Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagull. Many do, but to name a few, Wesley Snipes. Chuck Norris. Steven Segal (Aikido)
Chuck Norris, Steven Seagal, and Dolph Lundgren are famous actors who are also martial artists. Some others include Michael Jai White and Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Jean-Claude Van Damme is alive.
Jean-Claude van Damme is a Roman Catholic.
Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Statham, Bruce Willis, Liam Hemsworth, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Charisma Carpenter, Chuck Norris, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Terry Crews
Jean-Claude Van Damme was born on October 18, 1960.
No, Jean-Claude Van Damme is not dead, according to his Wikipedia page.
Jean-Claude Van Damme is 5'8" tall.
No.
Jean-Claude Van Damme has stated that his paternal grandmother was Jewish. Presumably, his other grandparents were not Jewish.
5'10"
Jean Claude Van Damme is from Brussels.