Steven Seagal, born April 10, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan, is an American actor, martial artist, musician, and producer. He holds a 7th-dan black belt in aikido and was the first foreigner to run an aikido dojo in Japan.
Career Highlights:
- Acting: Rose to fame with “Above the Law” (1988), followed by hits like “Hard to Kill” (1990) and “Under Siege” (1992).
- Music: Released blues albums “Songs from the Crystal Cave” (2005) and “Mojo Priest” (2006).
- Law Enforcement: Served as a reserve deputy chief in Louisiana and featured in the reality show “Steven Seagal: Lawman.”
Personal Life:
- Activism: Advocates for environmental and animal rights.
- Controversies: Faced legal issues and accusations of sexual harassment.
- Politics: Supports Vladimir Putin and received Russian citizenship in 2016.
Steven Seagal is known for his distinctive combination of martial arts expertise and action film roles, along with his musical and law enforcement pursuits.
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