Mike Van Arsdale
ActingAbout Mike Van Arsdale
Born and raised in Waterloo, Iowa, van Arsdale has a very decorated background in wrestling. He attended Waterloo West High School, and compiled a record of 20-6 as a sophomore, went 28-2 while also winning a state championship as a junior, and then went 27-3 while being a state-runner up in his senior year. Van Arsdale then won a Junior National title and was a Junior World runner-up title before continuing his career in college at Iowa State University. A first-team freshman All-American, van Arsdale placed sixth in the NCAA tournament as a sophomore (1985) and placed third in his junior season (1986). As a senior, he was the 1988 NCAA Division 1 collegiate wrestling champion at 167 lb (76 kg). After college, van Arsdale won a World Cup Championship in 1991, a CISM (military) World Championship, was a two-time Olympic alternate, and a six-time member of the National Freestyle Wrestling team. van Arsdale was inducted into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2011.
Mike Van Arsdale Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mike Van Arsdale reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Mike Van Arsdale's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Mike Van Arsdale's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains UFC 52: Couture vs. Liddell 2, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mike Van Arsdale Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mike Van Arsdale's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mike Van Arsdale has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | UFC 54: Boiling Point | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | UFC 52: Couture vs. Liddell 2 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | IVC 6: The Challenge | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | UFC 17: Redemption | Self | Average | Similar → |
Mike Van Arsdale - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mike Van Arsdale?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mike Van Arsdale is "UFC 52: Couture vs. Liddell 2" with a rating of 6.8/10.
How many movies has Mike Van Arsdale acted in?
Mike Van Arsdale has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mike Van Arsdale?
Other notable films include "UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3", "UFC 54: Boiling Point", and "UFC 17: Redemption".