Steven Seagal
- Film actor
- Actor
- Director
- Singer
- Screenwriter
- Songwriter
Also known as: ستيفن سيجال · Steven Frederic Seagal · 史蒂文·席格 · 史蒂文·史葛
Steven Seagal is an American action film star, producer, writer, martial artist, guitarist, and a reserve deputy sheriff.
A 7th-dan black belt in Aikido, he began his adult life as an Aikido instructor in Japan. He became the first foreigner to operate an Aikido Dojo in Japan. He later moved to the Los Angeles, California, area where he made his film debut in 1988 in Above the Law. By 1991, he had starred in three successful films, and would go on to achieve greater fame in Under Siege (1992), where he played Navy SEALs counter-terrorist expert Casey Ryback.
However, his image became tarnished when both On Deadly Ground (1994, which he directed) and Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995) did poorly in theaters. During the later half of the 90s, he starred in three more theatrical films and a direct-to-video The Patriot. Aside from Exit Wounds (2001) and Half Past Dead (2002), his career shifted almost entirely to direct-to-video films (often low budget productions and shot in Europe or Asia). Between 1998 to 2009, he appeared in a total of 22 of these. At the age of 59, he finally returned to the big screen as Torrez in the 2010 film Machete.
He is also a recording artist and guitarist and the founder of Steven Seagal Enterprises. In addition to his professional achievements, he is also known as an environmentalist, an animal rights activist and a supporter of the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, and the Tibetan independence movement.
Read moreShow less
Biography excerpt from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Upcoming1
Dec 2026Order of the Dragon
Mason Ryker
Known For
Photos
4Awards & Nominations
2 wins · 0 nomsNews & Interviews
8In 2001, Steven Seagal threatened to kill a director and their family. Then he walked out the wrong door of a houseboat and fell into the sea - Far Out Magazine
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxOUXExQzJ6U2dsU0J6dlAtT3R1RVg0MThWTjI0aUtPcVpOMmcxTmdSRjFFUGpILUc2cGtHcjl4NjRpQ3VGX2RWYmdnLWFXa203ZXV4bGw3NE9IanNnOWZsb2h2Q1dzSzY3RmZ0RVc4VmJ0WUNZamI3aTY4LXBseklGcVk3cHNLWUNHcDNUWVZTcnc?oc=5" target="_blank">In 2001, Steven Seagal threatene
Google News · Nov 2, 2026
In 2001, Steven Seagal threatened to kill a director and their family. Then he walked out the wrong door of a houseboat and fell into the sea - Far Out Magazine
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxOUXExQzJ6U2dsU0J6dlAtT3R1RVg0MThWTjI0aUtPcVpOMmcxTmdSRjFFUGpILUc2cGtHcjl4NjRpQ3VGX2RWYmdnLWFXa203ZXV4bGw3NE9IanNnOWZsb2h2Q1dzSzY3RmZ0RVc4VmJ0WUNZamI3aTY4LXBseklGcVk3cHNLWUNHcDNUWVZTcnc?oc=5" target="_blank">In 2001, Steven Seagal threatene
Google News · Nov 2, 2026
In 2001, Steven Seagal threatened to kill a director and their family. Then he walked out the wrong door of a houseboat and fell into the sea - Far Out Magazine
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxOUXExQzJ6U2dsU0J6dlAtT3R1RVg0MThWTjI0aUtPcVpOMmcxTmdSRjFFUGpILUc2cGtHcjl4NjRpQ3VGX2RWYmdnLWFXa203ZXV4bGw3NE9IanNnOWZsb2h2Q1dzSzY3RmZ0RVc4VmJ0WUNZamI3aTY4LXBseklGcVk3cHNLWUNHcDNUWVZTcnc?oc=5" target="_blank">In 2001, Steven Seagal threatene
Google News · Nov 2, 2026
Jenny McCarthy Claims Steven Seagal Chased Her to Car… - inkl
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4wFBVV95cUxNVVNMelRDRmZWdG1IbFRfU2drNVlTa0N2ZnhReG9VR0ZfUkxqRGlKa1RzTHNFMlB2dGZJRDdtcUtSRkNPS3JBM1dTTzBvd2ZJX3p4MEtTUWdMT0xlWDVBc0RfNExackNoMzR0N3BaNWRQcEV3SW43dGptNmxrYTdLMFJoLXJCXzRNMFF1eXlEYzJRdGJxanBBMjFwUGJuOWxmUDUwMWhfaFl3WFRnSW1NWEM1Z3JJcnh4V2
Google News · Oct 22, 2026
Jenny McCarthy Claims Steven Seagal Chased Her to Car… - inkl
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4wFBVV95cUxNVVNMelRDRmZWdG1IbFRfU2drNVlTa0N2ZnhReG9VR0ZfUkxqRGlKa1RzTHNFMlB2dGZJRDdtcUtSRkNPS3JBM1dTTzBvd2ZJX3p4MEtTUWdMT0xlWDVBc0RfNExackNoMzR0N3BaNWRQcEV3SW43dGptNmxrYTdLMFJoLXJCXzRNMFF1eXlEYzJRdGJxanBBMjFwUGJuOWxmUDUwMWhfaFl3WFRnSW1NWEM1Z3JJcnh4V2
Google News · Oct 22, 2026
In 1996, Steven Seagal refused to kill a co-star. He said it would be “bad for his karma” - Far Out Magazine
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPVnZWeHFqYlhCR25HUzlUOTRmUEdtaks2RTVMTWZwTWZxV2JIcG53OG1vVy01WGpwb2UycVFWUFBST1JRYmRWc3Q1LVFFdWxkRnRQbFd4Nk05a3B0SEN2ZVZiUE9md0tKanpsSEdHYTNtcnBoYk9FTmsxTFM0bnN4dDVLLU9tSThU?oc=5" target="_blank">In 1996, Steven Seagal refused to kill a co
Google News · Oct 20, 2026
In 1996, Steven Seagal refused to kill a co-star. He said it would be “bad for his karma” - Far Out Magazine
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPVnZWeHFqYlhCR25HUzlUOTRmUEdtaks2RTVMTWZwTWZxV2JIcG53OG1vVy01WGpwb2UycVFWUFBST1JRYmRWc3Q1LVFFdWxkRnRQbFd4Nk05a3B0SEN2ZVZiUE9md0tKanpsSEdHYTNtcnBoYk9FTmsxTFM0bnN4dDVLLU9tSThU?oc=5" target="_blank">In 1996, Steven Seagal refused to kill a co
Google News · Oct 20, 2026
In 1996, Steven Seagal refused to kill a co-star. He said it would be “bad for his karma” - Far Out Magazine
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPVnZWeHFqYlhCR25HUzlUOTRmUEdtaks2RTVMTWZwTWZxV2JIcG53OG1vVy01WGpwb2UycVFWUFBST1JRYmRWc3Q1LVFFdWxkRnRQbFd4Nk05a3B0SEN2ZVZiUE9md0tKanpsSEdHYTNtcnBoYk9FTmsxTFM0bnN4dDVLLU9tSThU?oc=5" target="_blank">In 1996, Steven Seagal refused to kill a co
Google News · Oct 20, 2026
