Steven Seagal

He maintains a ranch in Colorado. Among his most notable efforts:. In 1997 one of his teachers, His Holiness Penor Rinpoche proclaimed him a tulku, a reincarnation of a buddhist lama. Sutherland has directed three and appeared in over 50 films. He is a practicing buddhist. A portion of Sutherland's appearance is displayed after the credits. Nasso. Sutherland, driving by at the time, jumped out of his car and intervened, only to discover that he was interrupting a student film.

He also appears to have a professional relationship with producer Jules R. In the episode "White Power", The Dudes beat an old lady and steal her purse to facilitate their addiction to teeth whiteners. At some point, he became associated with agent Michael Ovitz. During the fall of 2001, Sutherland unintentionally interrupted the filming of the premire episode of the online series The Lonely Island (http://www.thelonelyisland.com/). He worked as a bodyguard and martial-arts instructor for Kelly LeBrock, whom he later costarred with, and married, and then divorced. On April 18, 2000, Sutherland was a featured speaker at the Friends of Medicare rally in Edmonton, Alberta, which sought to prevent the governing Conservative premier Ralph Klein from amending Bill 11 in manner which protesters alleged would permit "two-tier health care" in Canada. 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. Sutherland's personal views on gun politics are unknown.

In the Aikido Magazine interview, he said he developed his film contacts through students at his dojo. After the original broadcast of the November 25, 2003 episode of 24, Kiefer Sutherland broke character to address the issue of gun safety, most likely to waive Fox Network of liability in case someone attempted to recreate the Russian Roulette scenes. Sutherland gave a promotion for an organization called Americans For Gun Safety Foundation. His film bio says that at this time he was a fight coordinator to the movies, for Sean Connery, and Toshiro Mifune. The graphic novel is about Sutherland's character Jack Bauer when he first joins CTU; this takes place before the first season occurs. At some point he returned to the San Fernando Valley (the northern suburb of Los Angeles, California) and opened a dojo. There is also a graphic novel called One Shot due to come out in the summer of 2004. If he was in Southern California in 1973, then he may have spent as long as fourteen years in Asia. A fourth season is due to begin in January of 2005.

one or two years before 1988 when he was associated with his first movie, the police drama Above the Law. The first season was such a hit that there was a second and third season made. He was definitely in the U.S. 24 was originally intended to be a one time mini-series in which special agent Jack Bauer (played by Sutherland) has to stop a presidential candidate from being assassinated as well as rescue his wife and daughter (who are being held hostage). His film bio says he was in Asia for about 15 years. Sutherland is well known for his role as special agent Jack Bauer in U.S. television show 24. At various points, Seagal has hinted that he has worked as a bounty hunter and a CIA operative, although he has later denied it. He has a twin sister named Rachel, who has had a few credits in film production but does not work as an actress.

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. He is the son of Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas, both actors themselves, and the grandson of Canadian statesman Tommy Douglas. 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 was born in London, England while his parents were working there, but was raised in Canada. 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. Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland (born December 21, 1966) is a Canadian television and film actor. At this time, he married Miyako Fujitani but eventually left for America without her, pretending that he was not married at all. The Bay Boy (1984), his first film role, which earned him a Genie nomination for best actor.

At some time later, he opened a martial arts school in Japan, the first westerner to do so. Also starring: River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton and Corey Feldman. He is said to have become adept at all of them. Both groups arrive at the dead body at the same time and there is a showdown to see who will get credit for finding the body. 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. The younger boys that are not in Ace's gang are also on the same mission. He tended to wear some weird striped robe thing that Japanese Deer Park asked him to wear. Two of Ace's gang members are somehow tied to this dead body, they go on a hunt to find it and become famous.

Ray's memory of him may be worth nothing, "He would come to Wednesday night practice. The premise of the movie is some younger boys go on a mission to find a body. 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. In this movie, Sutherland plays Ace, the leader of a gang. 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". Stand By Me (1986). His official film Bio claims that he went to Japan at the age of 17. The younger brother of the boy Kiefer turns into a vampire finds out that his brother has been turned into a vampire. Along with two other boys they go on a vampire hunt to destroy the gang of vampires.

He was born in Lansing, Michigan. In this film Sutherland plays a lead vampire in a small town in the United States that corrupts a teenage boy that just moved there. Steven Seagal (born April 10, 1951) is a popular action movie actor and an 7th dan black belt in aikido. The Lost Boys (1987). Steven Seagal (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000219/) on IMDB. A story about a group of outcast cowboys trying to defend the land of a man who took them in and helped educate them. Unleashed (2004). Young Guns (1988), with Emilio Estevez, and Charlie Sheen.

Into the Sun (2004). Shortly after, however, Julia Roberts broke off the engagement to be with one of Kiefer Sutherlands close friends. Out of Reach (2004). During the filming of this movie Kiefer Sutherland and Julia Roberts became engaged. Clementine (2004). They play medical students experimenting with death. Belly of the Beast (2003). Flatliners (1990), with Julia Roberts and Kevin Bacon.

Out for a Kill (2003). Sutherland is a supporting actor, the partner of Chet (played by Chris Isaak). The Foreigner (2003). Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992), the prequel to the acclaimed Twin Peaks series. Half Past Dead (2002) - playing an FBI agent. Alongside: Jack Nicholson, Kevin Bacon, and Tom Cruise. Ticker (2001) - playing the leader of a bomb squad. Sutherland does not star in this film, but is an actor in it.

Exit Wounds (2001) - playing a tough urban detective. A Few Good Men (1992). The Prince of Central Park (2000) - produced. Based loosely on the classic novel by Alexander Dumas. Also produced. The Three Musketeers (1993), a Walt Disney film also starring Charlie Sheen, Tim Curry and Chris O'Donnell. The Patriot (1998) - playing a Canadian who foils an evil, virus-releasing militia. The mother (Sally Field) is bent on revenge after this event.

Also produced. He does this while the daughter is on the phone with her mother. Fire Down Below (1997) - playing a hard-hitting EPA agent investigating a mine in Kentucky. In the beginning of the film he kills and rapes Sally Field's daughter's character. The Glimmer Man (1996) - playing a detective who must find a serial killer. In this film Sutherland plays a killer/rapist opposite Sally Field. Executive Decision (1996) - playing part of a elite military team that must stop a plane carrying a nerve-gas bomb. An Eye for an Eye (1996).

He also produced. Kiefer did not have a major acting role in the film, but he was a supporting actor. 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. Everything goes wrong when they rob the man, and Sutherland, along with 3 other men have to run from the police, and a vicious mob boss (played by Martin Sheen). However, the movie tanked. The premise of the movie is guy that just got out of jail decides to rob cocaine from the man he works for. This is Seagal's directorial debut; he also produced. Truth or Consequences, NM (1997). Directed by Sutherland.

On Deadly Ground (1994) - a movie in which he befriends an Indian tribe and fights against an evil oil company. Daniel Schreber. This may have been his most popular movie. Dark City (1998), as Dr. Under Siege (1992) - another Andrew Davis movie, about a sailor who prevents nuclear armageddon. Woman Wanted (1999), director and as Wendell Goddard. This is also his first credit as a producer. Phone Booth (2003), as the caller.

Out for Justice (1991) - playing one of two childhood rivals fighting over old grievances. Marked for Death (1990) - playing a retired DEA agent who returns to his hometown, to find an evil drug lord in charge. (He later married costar Kelly LeBrock.). Hard to Kill (1990) - playing a cop out for vengeance.

Above the Law. (aka "Nico") (1988) - police drama, directed by Andrew Davis.