Steven Seagal

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Steven Seagal is an American actor, producer, writer and director. He was born on April 10, 1951 in Lansing, Michigan. Seagal grew up in Fullerton, California. He began taking martial arts training at the age of seven. He earned belts in karate, aikido, kendo, and judo. Seagal moved to Japan as a young adult where he instructed aikido. In 1975, Seagal married Miyako Fujitani. The couple had two children together, Kentaro and Ayako Fujitani. The marriage ended in a divorce. Before his divorce was finalized from Fujitani, Seagal married actress Adrienne La Russa. However, their marriage ended in an annulment in 1987. Later that year, Seagal tried his hand at marriage once again with actress Kelly LeBrock. Seagal and LeBrock had three children together, Annaliza, Arissa, and Dominic Seagal. They ended up divorcing in 1996. Seagal has since been romantically involved with Arissa Wolf. The couple had a daughter together named Savannah Seagal. Seagal is known for playing action hero roles in films.

Fast Facts

1. American actor, producer, writer and director
2. Born: April 10, 1951
3. Birthplace: Lansing, Michigan
4. Other names: Chungdrag Dorje, Takeshigemichi
5. Married 3 times
6. Has 6 children

Segal started his acting career as a martial arts coordinator on the films The Challenge and Never Say Never Again. He made his film debut in 1988 on the set of Above the Law. From there, he played on the films Hard to Kill, Marked for Death, and Out for Justice. He became famous for his role in Under Siege. His more recent works include Exit Wounds, The Foreigner, Into the Sun, Black Dawn, Shadow Man, Flight of Fury, and Urban Justice.