American actor and producer Casper Van Dien Jr. is best known for playing Johnny Rico in the science fiction action movie “Starship Troopers.” Casper decided to pursue a career in show business despite coming from a family with a lengthy history in the military. He first appeared in small roles in movies and TV series before becoming a star in movies like “Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus” and “James Dean: Race with Destiny.”
His breakout performance was in “Starship Troopers,” and the popularity of that movie earned him the starring part in the action-adventure movie “Tarzan and the Lost City.” In the direct-to-video follow-up to “Starship Troopers,” “Starship Troopers 3: Marauder,” he reprised his part as “Rico,” and he also provided the voice for the animated movie “Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars.”
Casper Van Dien Net Worth: How rich is Casper Van Dien?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Casper Van Dien has a $7 million net worth. His long career in film and television, including the reality TV series I Married a Princess that he co-hosted with Catherine Oxenberg, has contributed to his wealth. The main character he played in Starship Troopers is what made Casper Van Dien famous.