Biography
Who is Robert Van Damme?
Early life and real name
Robert Kovařík was born in Czechoslovakia. He grew up in what is now the Czech Republic. He spent his younger years focusing on sports before entering the film industry.
During the 1990s, he played ice hockey for MBK Vyškov. He also competed for the team LHK Jestřábi Prostějov. These athletic years shaped his life before he moved to the United States.
How Robert became famous
After moving to California, he was scouted by Blue Blake Productions. He began his career as a gay pornographic actor in 2003 using the name Robert Van Damme. He quickly became a popular performer in the industry.
He made his feature film debut in the 2005 movie The Hunted. That same year, he signed an exclusive contract with Hot House Entertainment. This period marked his rise as a major figure in adult cinema.
Career highlights
In 2009, he co-founded the RVD Films studio with his wife. His directorial debut was the film Robert Van Damme's Private Party, released in March of that year. This studio eventually used GayMovies.com to distribute content.
His work earned him several industry recognitions. He was inducted into the Grabby Awards Hall of Fame in 2009. He also won the Best New Director award at the Hard Choice Awards during that same year.
Legal history
Robert Van Damme was accused of leading a group involved in armed robberies in Prostějov between 1999 and 2000. He was held in police custody for two years during the investigation. He has denied leading these robberies and stated he was only part of a motor vehicle theft ring.
In 2014, a Czech court sentenced him to nine years in prison for robbery and theft. This sentence followed his extradition from the United States to the Czech Republic in May 2013. He had previously been sentenced in absentia for theft exceeding 5 million Kč.
Birthday and age
Robert Van Damme was born on August 11, 1969, which makes Robert 57 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Robert shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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