Steven Seagal is an American actor and a master of several martial arts. Born in 1952 in Lansing, Michigan, he began his career in law enforcement before pursuing acting in the 1980s. With his signature long hair and tough-guy persona, Seagal quickly became a household name in the action movie genre, starring in box-office hits such as « Above the Law » and « Under Siege. »

Seagal’s passion for martial arts began at a young age. He started training in karate at the age of seven and later studied aikido, earning a black belt and becoming one of the first Americans to open a dojo in Japan. His expertise in martial arts is often showcased in his movies, where he performs his own stunts and fight scenes.

Seagal’s acting career took off in 1988 with the release of his first film, « Above the Law, » which was directed by Andrew Davis. The film was a commercial success and established Seagal as a leading man in the action genre. The movie was followed by numerous other box-office hits such as « Hard to Kill » and « Marked for Death. »

In 1992, Seagal starred in « Under Siege, » which was one of his biggest box-office successes. The film, which was directed by Davis, grossed over $150 million worldwide and made Seagal a household name. The movie was followed by a sequel, « Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, » in 1995.

Seagal continued to star in numerous action films throughout the 1990s and 2000s, including « Exit Wounds, » « Half Past Dead, » and « Into the Sun. » He has also appeared on television shows, including « Law & Order: Special Victims Unit » and « True Justice, » which he also produced.

Outside of acting, Seagal has pursued other interests. He has released several music albums, including « Songs from the Crystal Cave, » which features duets with musicians such as Stevie Wonder and Tony Rebel. Seagal is also a licensed NRA firearms instructor and has trained with law enforcement agencies in the United States and abroad.

Seagal has faced some controversy throughout his career, including accusations of sexual harassment and assault. In 2018, he was fined $314,000 by the Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to disclose payments he received for promoting an initial coin offering (ICO) of a cryptocurrency company. Seagal has denied any wrongdoing in these incidents.

Regardless of the controversies, Seagal has left a lasting impact on the action movie genre with his tough-guy persona and martial arts expertise. He has inspired many to pursue martial arts and has entertained audiences for decades.

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