Steven Frederick Segal is a famous American actor, producer, screenwriter, martial artist and musician.
He holds a seventh degree black belt in Aikido and began his career as a martial arts instructor in Japan. He later moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career and made his acting debut in 1988 with the film The Outlaws.
The film was significant because it was the first American film to feature aikido as a fight scene. By 1991, Siegel continued his success by starring in four more films.
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- Full name: Steven Frederick Siegel
- Stage name: Steven Seagal
- Date of Birth: April 10, 1952
- Age: 71
- Birthplace: Lansing, Michigan
- Nationality: American, Serbian, and Russian
- Occupation: Actor, film producer, martial artist, musician, author, reserve deputy sheriff
- Height: 1.93 m
- Parents: Samuel Steven Seagal, Patricia Seagal
- Siblings: Brenda Siegel
- Spouses: Erdenetuya Seagal (male, 2009); Kelly LeBrock (male, 1987–1996); Adrienne La Russ (male, 1984–1984); Miyako Fujitani (male, 1974–1987)
- Children: 1. Kentaro Siegel 2. Ayako Fujitani 3. Annalise Siegel 4. Dominique Siegel 5. Aretha LeBrock 6. Savannah Siegel 7. Kunzang Siegel.
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net worth: $14 million
Early life and education
Steven Frederick Segal is a famous American actor, producer, screenwriter and martial artist.
He was born on April 10, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Patricia Anne Fisher, a medical technician, and Samuel Siegel, a math teacher.
Despite his mixed ancestry, Siegel has deep roots in Russia and Siberia, as he revealed in an interview with the Russian talk show Let Them Talk.
He moved with his parents to California when he was five years old, where he thrived and became a successful and iconic figure in the entertainment industry.
Although Steven Seagal claimed to have attended and graduated from Buena Park High School and Fullerton College, there is no record that he ever attended either school.
Many also questioned his claim to be a student of Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba, as there was no evidence to support this.
Siegel’s tendency to exaggerate and fabricate details of his life led to him being labeled a ” “Pathological liar.”
Profession
Steven Frederick Segal is an American actor, producer, screenwriter, martial artist, and musician. He began his career in 1987 with his first film, Above the Law (titled Nico in Europe), directed by Andrew Davis.
Siegel was persuaded to make the film by his former Aikido student and manager Michael Ovitz, who believed Siegel had the potential to be a movie star.
The film was a critical success, grossing over $18 million in the United States and receiving positive reviews from critics.
This led to a number of successful action films, including Hard to Kill, Mark for Death, and Out for Justice.
Seagal’s unique martial arts skills and screen charisma made him a renowned action hero. However, not all critics were impressed by his work, with some noting that his films relied too much on violence and lacked substance.
This was a major turning point in Segal’s career as it was his first film to receive critical acclaim.
Despite his previous success in action films, Seagal earned a new Rotten Tomatoes rating for “Siege.”
The film received praise for its direction, enclosed scenes, and Seagal’s performance, with many critics comparing it to the famous “Hard-core, stubborn.”
This success also carried over to other films where Segal played supporting roles, such as Executive Decision and Machete.
Seagal’s performance on Saturday Night Live was heavily criticized by the show’s executive producers and cast, who called him “Worst landlord ever”
This was due to his lack of sense of humour, his abuse of actors and writers, and his refusal to take part in a famous sketch because it made fun of him.
As a result, Segal was never invited back to host the show. This incident is a reminder that it’s important to be able to laugh at yourself and not take yourself too seriously.
social media
- Instagram account: @seagalofficial
- Facebook account: Steven Seagal
- Twitter: @sseagalofficia
personal life
Steven Seagal is many things—a successful actor, martial artist, and animal lover. He is the proud owner of a dude ranch in Colorado and a home in Brentwood.
He also opened his heart to many animals at the shelter and provided them with a home. Siegel is a devout Buddhist and his spiritual beliefs guide his actions and decisions.
He has seven children with four different people. His first wife was Japanese Miyako Fujitani, with whom he had one son and one daughter. His daughter Ayako Fujitani inherited her father’s career and became an actor and writer.
Segal married actress Adriana La Russa in the United States, but their marriage ended when he began a relationship with Kelly LeBrock.
After LeBrock became pregnant, Siegel separated from La Russa and married LeBrock. They had three children, but their marriage ended after Siegel began an affair with their nanny, Alyssa Wolfe.
Segal is married to Erdenetuya Batsukh, also known as Elle, with whom he has one son. Elle is from Mongolia and Segal has embraced her culture and traditions.
In addition to his own children, Siegel also serves as the guardian of a Tibetan child, Yabusi Pan Lingjin Wangmo.
Filmography
- Above the law
- Hard to kill
- Death Mark
- Seeking Justice
- Enemy at the Gate
- Deadly Place
- Siege 2: Dark Territory
- Administrative Decisions
- Flashman
- There is a fire underground
- My Giant
net worth
Thanks to his successful career in the entertainment industry, Steven Seagal has accumulated a net worth of $14 million.
He is known for his martial arts and roles in several action films. He is also involved in screenwriting, producing and music.
