Highest rated as cast or director
Casper Van Dien's 5 titles from the 1990s have a median Balasaur Score of 58, led by Sleepy Hollow (71) and Starship Troopers (68), against 46 for those from the 2020s.
Biography
Casper Van Dien's breakthrough role was as the lead in Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi film Starship Troopers (1997). Still one of the most talked about films of 1997 that has one of the largest cult followings in film history. He was also in Tim Burton's critically acclaimed film Sleepy Hollow (1999), as Brom Bones. He was the 20th Tarzan and the only one to ever film in Africa and ride an African elephant in the Warner Bros. film Tarzan and the Lost City (1998). Other film credits include The Pact (2012), which was well received at Sundance. Casper played a down and out alcoholic detective opposite Caity Lotz. A Post Apocalyptic survivor in Beyond The Wave (2015) shot entirely in China. Starring opposite Sean Maher as part of a two man crew on a mission to the end of the universe in the much anticipated independent film ISRA 88 (2016) . Television credits include "MONK" (2008) Playing a Navy Doctor for the season finale, and "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1994). His most recent victory has been behind the camera as a Director. He has directed three films in which he also starred in. His second film Patient Killer won best film and best director awards and was bought and aired on Lifetime.
Acted in 136
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Guns of Redemption
Luke
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
County Line: No Fear
Zed Dalton
Salvage Marines
Samuel Hyst · 6 episodes
Assailant
Michael
- 2021
Mister Mayfair: Shooting Paul
Ben
Mister Mayfair: Serena's Game
Ben
- 2020
Lady Driver
Elliot Lansing
Acquitted by Faith
Benjamin Stills
2010s
- 2019
One Nation Under God
Headmaster Kingsley
Chokehold
Movie
- 2018
Alpha Wolf
Jack Lupo
- 2017
The Conway Curve
Roger Conway
Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine
Saber Raine
- 2016
The Last Bid
Dayton
Army Dog
Tom Holloway
Interns of F.I.E.L.D.
Hawk Guy · 1 episode
- 2015
Ratpocalypse
Movie
Patient Killer
Jason Turner
- 2014
Beyond the Game
Perry Bernstein
- 2013
The Twelve Trees of Christmas
Charles Harris
Assumed Killer
Sam Morrow
- 2012
Baby's First Christmas
Kyle
Fugitive at 17
Spencer Oliphant
Lake Effects
Ash Henson
- 2011
Born to Ride
Mike Callahan
- 2010
Turbulent Skies
Tom
2000s
- 2009
One Hot Summer
Luther Simmonds
- 2008
Mask of the Ninja
Jack Barrett
- 2006
Slayer
Hawk
The Curse of King Tut's Tomb
Danny Freemont · 2 episodes
The Curse of King Tut's Tomb
Danny Freemont
- 2005
Premonition
Jack Barnes
Officer Down
Officer Philip Hallows
The Fallen Ones
Matt Fletcher
Personal Effects
Chris Locke
- 2004
Maiden Voyage
Kyle Considine
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
Romantic Moritz (uncredited)
- 2003
Rock Me Baby
Michael · 1 episode
Big Spender
Eddie Burton
- 2002
The Vector File
Gerry
- 2001
The Tracker
Connor Spears
Chasing Destiny
Bobby Moritz
Under Heavy Fire
Capt. Ramsey
- 2000
Road Rage
Jim Travis
Titans
Chandler Williams · 13 episodes
Cutaway
Delmira
Partners
Axel
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Modern Vampires
Dallas
Tarzan and the Lost City
Tarzan / John Clayton
- 1997
James Dean: Race with Destiny
James Dean
NightScream
Teddy Johnson
- 1996
Backroads to Vegas
Adam
The Colony
Sawyer
Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus
King Tal
Lethal Orbit
Tom Corbett
Night Eyes 4: Fatal Passion
Roy
- 1995
Kill Shot
Randy
- 1993
- 1992
Freshman Dorm
Zack Taylor · 5 episodes
- 1991
- 1990
Menu for Murder
Life Guard
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
No release date
Occupation Rainfall: Chapter 2
Movie
Garrison7: War Is Coming
Jai Garrison
Aaah! Roach!
Officer Tom Johnson
Spawn of the Living Dead
Jeff Sanders
Organism 46-B The Unseen
Dr. Daniel Carter
Produced 5
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
- 2013
Assumed Killer
Co-Producer
- 2012
1990s
- 1998
Modern Vampires
Co-Producer, Producer
Directed 3
2010s
- 2016
The Last Bid
Director
- 2015
Patient Killer
Director
- 2014
Wrote 1
2010s
- 2014
Other crew 1
2020s
- 2024
Appearances6
2010s
- 2017
Tarzan Revisited
Self
2000s
- 2005
- 2002
Death from Above: The Making of 'Starship Troopers'
Himself
- 2000
1990s
- 1996
Film Independent Spirit Awards
Self · 1 episode
- 1995
James Dean and Me
Self (uncredited)