![]() ![]() Seagal also became close with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and in 2018 the 66-year-old actor was named the country's special representative to the U.S. He visited Kadyrov's home in the capital city of Grozny in May, before returning to Chechnya in October, when he was spotted at a gala concert dedicated to Grozny's 195th anniversary. ![]() In 2013, Seagal again turned heads due to his relationship with Chechnya leader Ramzan Kadyrov, who has been accused of kidnapping and torturing Islamic insurgents and their families. Even through the skepticism, he has consistently been a student of Buddhism. In 1997, Seagal revealed that he had been a given the title of tulku-the reincarnation of the Buddhist lama-by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche. Along with hinting at his possible involvement with the CIA, he's raised suspicion in regards to his work with the Tibetan freedom fighters. Off the ScreenĪlong with the attention he’s received as a film star, Seagal has made headlines for his off-screen life. Seagal followed with films like China Salesman (2017), with former boxer Mike Tyson, and Beyond the Law (2019), with rapper DMX. He also appeared in the 2015 documentary The Real Miyagi, about his early mentor, Fumio Demura. 'Force of Execution,' 'The Real Miyagi'īack on the big screen, Seagal starred in Force of Execution (2013), with Ving Rhames, and Gutshot Straight (2014). True Justice, which aired from July 2011 to September 2012, had Seagal starring as the head of an undercover task force in Seattle, Washington. 'Lawman,' 'True Justice'īeginning in late 2009, the actor tried his hand at television with A&E's Steven Seagal: Lawman, which showed him working as a reserve deputy sheriff in Louisiana. He followed with the action vehicles Executive Decision (1996) and The Patriot (1998), and went on to star in Exit Wounds (2001) and Half Past Dead (2002). ![]() In 1994, his directorial debut, On Deadly Ground, had disappointing results. Seagal's first film, 1988's Above the Law was well received among action buffs, leading to 1989's Hard to Kill and 1992's Under Siege, his most popular film to date. Films and TV Shows 'Above the Law,' 'Hard to Kill,' 'Under Siege' The former became Seagal's wife and the latter helped him make films for Warner Bros. When he returned to the United States, he opened a martial arts academy and became a bodyguard for celebrities like Kelly LeBrock and Hollywood agent Michael Ovitz. Seagal spent 15 years in Asia, studying Eastern philosophy and occasionally choreographing martial arts fight scenes in movies, working with stars such as Sean Connery and Toshiro Mifune. Seagal later traveled to Japan at age 17 where he taught English, studied Zen and perfected his martial arts, eventually earning black belts in aikido, karate, judo and kendo. ![]() The son of a nurse and a teacher, he started studying martial arts under Fumio Demura when he was a child. Early Life and CareerĪctor and martial artist Steven Seagal was born on April 10, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan. He later starred in the reality series Steven Seagal: Lawman and continued churning out action fare well into his 60s. Seagal brought his skills to the screen after returning to the United States, with flicks like Above the Law (1988), Hard to Kill (1989) and Under Siege (1992) making him one of the biggest action stars of the era. He earned several black belts in martial arts and choreographed movie fight scenes for actors such as Sean Connery. Steven Seagal traveled to Japan at age 17 to teach English. ![]()
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