Steven SeagalSteven Seagal (born April 10, 1951) is a popular action movie actor and an 7th dan black belt in aikido. He was born in Lansing, Michigan. His official film Bio claims that he went to Japan at the age of 17. However, this is inconsistent with an interview he gave in Aikido Magazine, in which he claimed to have given demonstrations in Japanese Deer Park (a former small amusement park in Southern California) in "the early 70s". Ray Van De Walker claims to have met Steven Segal at the Orange County Aikikai, a prominent aikido dojo, around 1974, where he was known as "Steve, who gives demos at Japanese Deer Park." It seems unlikely that a 17-year old, a minor in the U.S., would be allowed to emigrate to Asia. Ray's memory of him may be worth nothing, "He would come to Wednesday night practice. He tended to wear some weird striped robe thing that Japanese Deer Park asked him to wear. In practice, when he threw me, I couldn't feel his hands, which means that he was very skillful at blending ki." In Japan, Seagal taught English, and studied zen, aikido, kendo, judo and karate. He is said to have become adept at all of them. At some time later, he opened a martial arts school in Japan, the first westerner to do so. At this time, he married Miyako Fujitani but eventually left for America without her, pretending that he was not married at all. In 1984, he wed former Days of Our Lives actress Adrienne La Russa, but annulled the marriage when news of his marriage to Miyako (and, by extension, his bigamy) came to light. In an interview in November 1997 for the Shambala Sun, he claimed to have developed his life-long interest in zen originally through a study of acupuncture. He also claimed that several Tibetan lamas suffering from malnutrition and abuse were sent to him, and he helped establish a safe house for them. At various points, Seagal has hinted that he has worked as a bounty hunter and a CIA operative, although he has later denied it. His film bio says he was in Asia for about 15 years. He was definitely in the U.S. one or two years before 1988 when he was associated with his first movie, the police drama Above the Law. If he was in Southern California in 1973, then he may have spent as long as fourteen years in Asia. At some point he returned to the San Fernando Valley (the northern suburb of Los Angeles, California) and opened a dojo. His film bio says that at this time he was a fight coordinator to the movies, for Sean Connery, and Toshiro Mifune. In the Aikido Magazine interview, he said he developed his film contacts through students at his dojo. He claims that the moment of truth in his career was when they attempted to relegate him to a lower-paid, minor role, and he insisted on being paid the same as Chuck Norris, because he had at least the same level of skill. He worked as a bodyguard and martial-arts instructor for Kelly LeBrock, whom he later costarred with, and married, and then divorced. At some point, he became associated with agent Michael Ovitz. He also appears to have a professional relationship with producer Jules R. Nasso. He is a practicing buddhist. In 1997 one of his teachers, His Holiness Penor Rinpoche proclaimed him a tulku, a reincarnation of a buddhist lama. He maintains a ranch in Colorado. Filmography
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He maintains a ranch in Colorado. 36.Raggedy Man (1981) .... Harry. In 1997 one of his teachers, His Holiness Penor Rinpoche proclaimed him a tulku, a reincarnation of a buddhist lama. The Kid. He is a practicing buddhist. 35.Steeler and the Pittsburgh Kid, The (1981) (TV) ... Nasso. the Extra- Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (1982) (USA: longer version). He also appears to have a professional relationship with producer Jules R. aka E.T. At some point, he became associated with agent Michael Ovitz. (1982) (USA: short title) .. He worked as a bodyguard and martial-arts instructor for Kelly LeBrock, whom he later costarred with, and married, and then divorced. aka E.T. He claims that the moment of truth in his career was when they attempted to relegate him to a lower-paid, minor role, and he insisted on being paid the same as Chuck Norris, because he had at least the same level of skill. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) .... Elliott .. In the Aikido Magazine interview, he said he developed his film contacts through students at his dojo. 34.E.T. His film bio says that at this time he was a fight coordinator to the movies, for Sean Connery, and Toshiro Mifune. aka Ultimo sole d'estate, L' (1984) (Italy). At some point he returned to the San Fernando Valley (the northern suburb of Los Angeles, California) and opened a dojo. Andrew .. If he was in Southern California in 1973, then he may have spent as long as fourteen years in Asia. 33.Misunderstood (1984) ... one or two years before 1988 when he was associated with his first movie, the police drama Above the Law. Davey Osborne. He was definitely in the U.S. 32.Cloak and Dagger (1984) ... His film bio says he was in Asia for about 15 years. aka Spirit Chaser, The (1986). At various points, Seagal has hinted that he has worked as a bounty hunter and a CIA operative, although he has later denied it. aka Go-Kids, The (1986) .. He also claimed that several Tibetan lamas suffering from malnutrition and abuse were sent to him, and he helped establish a safe house for them. aka Frog Dreaming (1986) .. In an interview in November 1997 for the Shambala Sun, he claimed to have developed his life-long interest in zen originally through a study of acupuncture. Cody .. In 1984, he wed former Days of Our Lives actress Adrienne La Russa, but annulled the marriage when news of his marriage to Miyako (and, by extension, his bigamy) came to light. 31.Quest, The (1986) ... At this time, he married Miyako Fujitani but eventually left for America without her, pretending that he was not married at all. Billy Isaacs. At some time later, he opened a martial arts school in Japan, the first westerner to do so. 30.Murder One (1988) ... He is said to have become adept at all of them. Raphael Danceny. In practice, when he threw me, I couldn't feel his hands, which means that he was very skillful at blending ki." In Japan, Seagal taught English, and studied zen, aikido, kendo, judo and karate. 29.Valmont (1989) ... He tended to wear some weird striped robe thing that Japanese Deer Park asked him to wear. Young Norman Bates. Ray's memory of him may be worth nothing, "He would come to Wednesday night practice. 28.Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990) (TV) ... Ray Van De Walker claims to have met Steven Segal at the Orange County Aikikai, a prominent aikido dojo, around 1974, where he was known as "Steve, who gives demos at Japanese Deer Park." It seems unlikely that a 17-year old, a minor in the U.S., would be allowed to emigrate to Asia. Cary Sloan. However, this is inconsistent with an interview he gave in Aikido Magazine, in which he claimed to have given demonstrations in Japanese Deer Park (a former small amusement park in Southern California) in "the early 70s". 27.Taste for Killing, A (1992) (TV) ... His official film Bio claims that he went to Japan at the age of 17. Greg Hayes. He was born in Lansing, Michigan. 26.Fire in the Sky (1993) ... Steven Seagal (born April 10, 1951) is a popular action movie actor and an 7th dan black belt in aikido. aka Daughter's Secret: The Traci di Carlo Story, A (1994) (TV). Steven Seagal (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000219/) on IMDB. John Thompson .. Unleashed (2004). 25.Beyond Obsession (1994) (TV) ... Into the Sun (2004). Wesley Tate. Out of Reach (2004). 24.Curse of the Starving Class (1994) ... Clementine (2004). Samuel Ludlow. Belly of the Beast (2003). 23.Legends of the Fall (1994) ... Out for a Kill (2003). Ray Buckey. The Foreigner (2003). 22.Indictment: The McMartin Trial (1995) (TV) ... Half Past Dead (2002) - playing an FBI agent. Bern Venters. Ticker (2001) - playing the leader of a bomb squad. 21.Riders of the Purple Sage (1996) (TV) ... Exit Wounds (2001) - playing a tough urban detective. Buck Hogan. The Prince of Central Park (2000) - produced. 20.Bombshell (1996) ... Also produced. Kevin. The Patriot (1998) - playing a Canadian who foils an evil, virus-releasing militia. 19.Hijacking Hollywood (1997) ... Also produced. aka Niagra Niagra (1998) (USA). Fire Down Below (1997) - playing a hard-hitting EPA agent investigating a mine in Kentucky. Seth .. The Glimmer Man (1996) - playing a detective who must find a serial killer. 18.Niagara, Niagara (1997) ... Executive Decision (1996) - playing part of a elite military team that must stop a plane carrying a nerve-gas bomb. Avery Chasten. He also produced. 17.Suicide Kings (1997) ... Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995) - Seagal returns as Casey Ryback, this time out to foil a mad scientist who tries to hijack a satellite weapon. Ishmael. However, the movie tanked. 16.Moby Dick (TV movie (1998) (TV) ... This is Seagal's directorial debut; he also produced. Nick Parker. On Deadly Ground (1994) - a movie in which he befriends an Indian tribe and fights against an evil oil company. 15.Fever (1999) ... This may have been his most popular movie. Dylan McCarthy. Under Siege (1992) - another Andrew Davis movie, about a sailor who prevents nuclear armageddon. 14.Happy Face Murders (1999) (TV) ... This is also his first credit as a producer. Raymond Toker. Out for Justice (1991) - playing one of two childhood rivals fighting over old grievances. 13.Good Baby, A (2000) ... Marked for Death (1990) - playing a retired DEA agent who returns to his hometown, to find an evil drug lord in charge. Lacey Rawlins. (He later married costar Kelly LeBrock.). 12.All the Pretty Horses (2000) ... Hard to Kill (1990) - playing a cop out for vengeance. aka Quickie, The (2001) (France). Above the Law. (aka "Nico") (1988) - police drama, directed by Andrew Davis. Alex .. 11.Quickie, The (2001) ... Jeff. 10.Dead in the Water (2002) ... aka Autour de Lucy (2002) (France). Barry .. 9.I'm with Lucy (2002) ... Johnny Sirocco. 8.Gangs of New York (2002) ... Simon Cotton. 7.I Capture the Castle (2003) ... aka Plain Dirty (2003) (USA: DVD title). Edgar MacBeth .. 6.Briar Patch (2003) ... Jack. 5.11:14 (2003) ... Tom. 4.Honey Baby (2003) ... William. 3.Dead Birds (2004) ... Paul Weston. 2.Hard Easy, The (2005) (post-production) ... David. 1.Vinyl (2005) (pre-production) ... He is an actor and musician, and performs with the band The Blueheelers. Henry Jackson Thomas was born September 9, 1971 in San Antonio, Texas, USA. |