Casper Van Dien

Casper Van Dien

American, Actor
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Casper Van Dien Actor - Born December 18, 1968 in Milton, Florida, USA

Birth Name Casper Robert Van Dien Jr.

Nicknames Van, Cap, Tarzan, Casper, Robb

Height 5' 9¼" (1.76 m)

Mini Bio (1) 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).

Casper has tackled the web recently playing Johnny Cage in the insanely popular Machinima web-series "Mortal Kombat Legacy" seasons 2 and 3. He won best actor for his comedic chops in the series. He stars as "Hawk Guy" in the upcoming Avengers spoof "Interns of F.I.E.L.D." produced by Screen Junkies. You can also check him out as the hunky bartender in the popular series "CONMAN" starring Alan Tudyk and Nathan Fillion. He played the perfect version of himself in the comedy series "Crunchtime".

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.

- IMDb Mini Biography By: Manager

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Jennifer Wenger (9 June 2018 - present)

Catherine Oxenberg (8 May 1999 - 2015) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

Carrie Mitchum (1993 - 1997) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Casper Van Dien was born on Wednesday, 18 December 1968 in Milton, Florida, USA. His full name at birth was Casper Robert Van Dien Jr.. He is best known as an actor. Dien's country of citizenship (nationality) is American. For university, he studied at Florida State University. Politically, he is affiliated with the Republican Party (USA). His religion is listed as Christian. He is 5' 9½" (177 cm) tall with an athletic build. He has green eyes and blonde hair (color). His net worth is reported to be $7,000,000 US dollars. Casper Van Dien is 56 years old and his zodiac star sign is Sagittarius.

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Casper Robert Van Dien Jr.
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Johnny Rico in Starship Troopers
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18 December 1968
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Milton, Florida, USA
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5' 9½" (177 cm)
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$7,000,000 USD
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Florida State University
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Partner: Jennifer Wenger (Married)
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Jennifer Wenger and Casper Van Dien
James DEan and Tarzan are words apart.
  • His son Cappy Van Dien is named Casper. Every first born son of the family is named Casper. His son is the 7th.
  • Step-daughter, India Oxenberg, born June 7th 1991.
  • Filmed some scenes as Patrick Bateman in The Rules of Attraction (2002) that were cut from the final film.
  • Steven Spielberg, Brad Pitt, Christina Aguilera and Casper Van Dien all born on same day, December 18th.
  • Kenny Johnson, Jim Morse , Pablo Espinosa and Garrett Warren are his best friends.

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