Jean-Claude Van Damme, 59, is almost unrecognizable with short reddish hair as he flaunts his ripped biceps while going shirtless in Malibu

He is a Nineties action star icon, known for his muscular physique and expertise in martial arts.  

Jean-Claude Van Damme, 59, proved on Thursday he is still putting in work in the gym to keep his title 'The Muscles from Brussels' nickname as he was seen at the beach in Malibu without a shirt on.

The Bloodsport actor showed off his muscular arms and slender frame as he seemed to have newly dyed and cut reddish hair.

Still got the muscles: Jean-Claude Van Damme, 59, proved he is still putting in work in the gym as he went shirtless in Malibu on Thursday

Still got the muscles: Jean-Claude Van Damme, 59, proved he is still putting in work in the gym as he went shirtless in Malibu on Thursday

While chatting with friends in a parking lot, the Belgian actor enjoyed a cigarette that looked to be hand rolled. 

He donned an unzipped grey hoodie over a simple white v-neck tee with blue, loose sweats. 

Adding some warmth, he wore an orange beanie with his own acronym 'JCVD' stitched onto the front. 

Keeping his look simple he wore light blue tinted glasses and a plain pair of black sneakers.  

JCVD is that you? His typical dark brown locks were in a buzzed cut and a red hue, making him almost unrecognizable

JCVD is that you? His typical dark brown locks were in a buzzed cut and a red hue, making him almost unrecognizable 

Covered up: While chatting with friends in a parking lot, the Belgian actor enjoyed a cigarette wrapped up in some layers, before revealing his new red hair color under an orange beanie

Covered up: While chatting with friends in a parking lot, the Belgian actor enjoyed a cigarette wrapped up in some layers, before revealing his new red hair color under an orange beanie

Early years: In 1989's Kickboxer

Early years: In 1989's Kickboxer

As he stripped down to only his sweats and sneakers, he not only showed off his muscular torso but his newly colored hair. 

His typical dark brown locks were in a buzzed cut and a red hue. 

Van Damme most recently was set to star in the animated film Minions: The Rise of Gru with a July 2020 release, though due to the coronavirus pandemic the release was pushed to July 2021. 

Beaming Belgian! Earlier this year, the actor revealed to Daily Mail Australia he wants to make one 'final and epic martial arts film' (pictured in March 2020)

Beaming Belgian! Earlier this year, the actor revealed to Daily Mail Australia he wants to make one 'final and epic martial arts film' (pictured in March 2020)

Legends: He enjoyed immense international fame in the 1990s, heading up such successes as Lionheart, Double Impact - in which he played twins - and Hard Target (pictured with Mike Tyson in 1989)

Legends: He enjoyed immense international fame in the 1990s, heading up such successes as Lionheart, Double Impact - in which he played twins - and Hard Target (pictured with Mike Tyson in 1989)

Earlier this year, the actor revealed to Daily Mail Australia he wants to make one 'final and epic martial arts film.'

'I would like to make one more, one final, big martial arts, epic film. It's going to be a great film... I want to shoot a piece of it in Australia,' he said.

Jean-Claude forged a career in martial arts during the 1970s and 1980s, Jean-Claude became a Hollywood star after playing the lead in the 1988 movie Bloodsport.

He enjoyed immense international fame in the 1990s, heading up such successes as Lionheart, Double Impact - in which he played twins - and Hard Target.    

Back in the day: Jean-Claude forged a career in martial arts during the 1970s and 1980s, Jean-Claude became a Hollywood star after playing the lead in the 1988 movie Bloodsport  (pictured in 1990)
Sweethearts: He is pictured with his wife Gladys, who he married in 1999 (pictured in 1990)

Back in the day: Jean-Claude forged a career in martial arts during the 1970s and 1980s, Jean-Claude became a Hollywood star after playing the lead in the 1988 movie Bloodsport 

Still working: Van Damme in The Expendables 2 in 2012 for director Simon West

Still working: Van Damme in The Expendables 2 in 2012 for director Simon West

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