Actor Casper Van Dien has been in the movie business for over 30 years with 100+ acting credits to his name. His claim to fame came with cult favorite Paul Verhoeven’s sci-fi film Starship Troopers (1997). Van Dien starred as Johnny Rico, the brave and affable (and ridiculously handsome) soldier who dreamed of being a citizen.
In addition to Starship Troopers, he also had a featured role in Tim Burton’s acclaimed Sleepy Hollow. And Van Dien left his impact in the video game world as well by playing the role of Johnny Cage in the popular web series Mortal Kombat: Legacy.
With a stacked resume, Casper Van Dien offers something for fans of all genres, who can meet him at Holiday Cosplay Tampa Bay on December 10-11 at the Tampa Convention Center! Tickets start at just $30. For a complete list of all guests at Holiday Cosplay Tampa Bay, check here!
Here’s our must-see movie list for actor Casper Van Dien!
In honor of Van Dien’s appearance at Holiday Cosplay Tampa Bay, we’re giving you five must-see movies that show his range as an actor.
Favorite Movie #1: Starship Troopers
The cult classic stars Casper Van Dien as, Johnny Rico. Johnny and his peers go to war with giant alien bugs. It’s cooky, it’s campy, and it’s action-packed all the way through. It’s like Alien, Star Wars, and Jurassic Park had a baby- you gotta check it out!
#2: Sleepy Hollow
This 1999 Tim Burton horror flick is another cult classic on Van Dien’s resume! The movie is a fan favorite that racked up an astonishing 44 award nominations, with 28 wins- including an Oscar! The retelling of the classic tale, Sleepy Hollow also stars Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci, in which Van Dien is the antagonist.
#3: Tarzan and the Lost City
As the first Tarzan film to shoot entirely in Africa, Tarzan and the Lost City features some beautiful scenery! It’s a fun adventure film featuring the beloved vine swinging character, Tarzan – played by Casper Van Dien himself! Much like the rest of his filmography, Tarzan and the Lost City also achieved a cult like status after it’s VHS release!
#4: Deadpool the Musical 2: Ultimate Disney Parody
This web special is downright hilarious. Featuring Casper Van Dien as Cyclops, it pairs together Deadpool and some favorite Disney classics. The parody musical has racked up almost 8 million views on YouTube and is sure to leave you in stitches laughing. But be warned- this comedic bit is definitely not safe for work!
#5: Con Man
Doing what he does best, Van Dien plays John Boutell in this hilarious TV show paying tribute to cult classic show Firefly. The show also stars Alan Tudyk and Nathan Fillion, both of whom were in the prematurely cancelled Firefly that serves as a meta commentary on what became of the stars after the cancelation. It offers hilarious commentary on the convention and Sci-Fi scene, cheekily sneaking Van Dien in as the judgmental, but all knowing, bartender. If you’re a Firefly fan, Sci-Fi fan, or even just a fan of conventions in general, this is a must-see.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gkdrh156jjs&ab_channel=JoBloStreaming%26TVTrailers
Meet Casper Van Dien at Holiday Cosplay Tampa Bay
You’ll have the chance to meet Casper Van Dien at Holiday Cosplay Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida December 10-11. Holiday Cosplay Tampa Bay is a brand new comic con with a holiday twist! It’s being held at the Tampa Convention Center, the same venue popular cons such as Metrocon and Tampa Bay Comic Con are held during the summer. Holiday Cosplay Tampa Bay tickets are on sale now for as low as $30.
Holiday Cosplay Tampa Bay Features Notable Voice Actors!
The new con is going big with six famous voice actors:
- Sean Chiplock, who voices Diluc from Genshin Impact and Spider-Man from Marvel’s Avengers
- Laila Berzins, who voices Xiao from Genshin Impact and Demeter and Persephone from Hades
- R Bruce Elliott, who voices Makarov Dreyar from Fairy Tail and Pyxis from Attack on Titan
- Colleen O’Shaughnessey, who voices Tails from Sonic the Hedgehog and Ino Yamanaka from Naruto
- Patricia Summersett, who voices Princess Zelda from Legend of Zelda and Hope from Assassin’s Creed: Rogue
- Jason Spisak, who voices Silco from Arcane and Kid Flash from Young Justice
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