Casper Van Dien Biography

Fast Facts

• He and his wife held a fundraiser for tsunami victims
• Inducted into their Hall of Fame at the 2009 Phoenix International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival
• Avid supporter of many charities, including Amma, Best Buddies International, Childhelp USA, Save the Children and V-Day
• Donated all the proceeds from his signings during his appearance at the International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival to Childhelp USA
• Nominated for a Blockbuster Entertainment Award in 1998 in the category of Favorite Male Newcomer for "Starship Troopers․"
• Born into a military family and attended Florida's Admiral Farragut Academy, graduating third in command of his class
• Quote: "I bounce off four walls, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, because I only sleep those four hours a day․"
• Was a published poet at the tender age of just 17