Casper Van Dien's career-defining moment was his lead role in Paul Verhoeven's groundbreaking sci-fi film Starship Troopers, released in 1997, which has since become one of the most iconic and enduring films of the decade, boasting an enormous cult following.
He further showcased his acting prowess in Tim Burton's critically acclaimed Sleepy Hollow, where he played the role of Brom Van Brunt in 1999. Additionally, he starred as the 20th Tarzan in Warner Bros.' Tarzan and the Lost City, making history by filming in Africa and riding an African elephant in 1998.
Casper's impressive filmography includes The Pact, a well-received Sundance film where he played a down-on-his-luck, hard-drinking detective opposite Caity Lotz in 2012. He also appeared in Beyond The Wave, a post-apocalyptic thriller shot entirely in China in 2015, and ISRA 88, an independent film where he starred alongside Sean Maher on a mission to the end of the universe in 2016.
On television, Casper has made notable appearances on "Monk" in 2008, playing a Navy doctor in the season finale, and "Beverly Hills, 90210" in 1994.
In recent years, Casper has made a significant impact in the digital realm, starring as Johnny Cage in the hit Machinima web-series "Mortal Kombat Legacy" seasons 2 and 3, for which he won best actor for his comedic performance. He has also appeared as "Hawk Guy" in the upcoming Avengers spoof "Interns of F.I.E.L.D." produced by Screen Junkies, as well as a hunky bartender in the popular series "Conman" starring Alan Tudyk and Nathan Fillion.
Notably, Casper has also ventured behind the camera, directing three films in which he also starred. His second film, Patient Killer, won best film and best director awards and was subsequently picked up and aired on Lifetime.
