Steven Seagal

Steven Seagal
Born	Steven Frederic Seagal (1952-04-10) April 10, 1952 Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Actor, producer, screenwriter, martial arts expert, musician
Years active	1987–present
Known for	Acting in action films, aikido expertise, music albums

Steven Frederic Seagal (born April 10, 1952) is an American figure known for his work as an actor, producer, screenwriter, martial arts expert, and musician. Holding a 7th-dan black belt and the title of shihan within Aikikai Aikido, he initially pursued a career teaching martial arts in Japan, becoming the first non-Japanese individual to establish and run an aikido dojo in that country. Subsequently, he relocated to Los Angeles to continue his aikido instruction.

Seagal’s cinematic debut occurred in 1988 with Above the Law, notable as the first U.S. film to incorporate aikido-based combat scenes. By 1991, he had led three financially successful movies and gained broader recognition with the 1992 release Under Siege, where he portrayed Casey Ryback, a Navy SEAL counter-terrorism specialist—a character he reprised in the sequel Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995). His directorial debut came in 1994 with On Deadly Ground. Throughout the late 1990s, Seagal starred in several additional films, including the direct-to-video release The Patriot (1998), before focusing predominantly on projects released directly to video. He later took on the role of antagonist in Robert Rodriguez’s Machete (2010) and featured in the reality television series Steven Seagal: Lawman, which documented his activities as a reserve deputy sheriff.

In his musical pursuits, Seagal has produced two studio albums—Songs from the Crystal Cave and Mojo Priest—collaborating with artists such as Stevie Wonder and Tony Rebel. Additionally, he has endorsed a range of therapeutic oils and energy beverages. As an environmentalist and advocate for animal welfare, Seagal supports the 14th Dalai Lama. His contributions to martial arts were recognized with induction into the Martial Arts History Museum Hall of Fame in 2004.

Seagal’s professional journey has been accompanied by controversy; since 1991, numerous women have accused him of sexual harassment or assault. Politically, he aligns with Vladimir Putin and publicly supported Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 as well as its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. In 2016, he acquired citizenships from both Russia and Serbia and was appointed as Russia’s special envoy to the United States in 2018.

Early life

Born on April 10, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan, Seagal is the son of Patricia Anne Fisher, who worked as a medical technician, and Samuel Seagal, a mathematics educator. His maternal lineage is Irish, while his father was Jewish with grandparents who immigrated from Russia. Seagal has mentioned that his paternal heritage traces back to cities including Vladivostok, Belarus, and Saint Petersburg; genetic analysis also revealed Yakut and Buryat ancestry. At five years old, he moved with his family to Fullerton, California, where he experienced significant health improvements.

He attended Buena Park High School before enrolling at Fullerton College from 1970 until 1971. Seagal has been labeled a “pathological liar” due to frequent embellishments or falsehoods concerning his personal history and accomplishments. For instance, he asserted that he trained under aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba, despite Ueshiba having passed away in 1969 and Seagal relocating to Japan years afterward—allegedly to avoid conscription during the Vietnam War by marrying a Japanese citizen.

Martial arts and Japan

According to Miyako Fujitani, Seagal's first spouse, their initial encounter occurred in California in 1974, followed by their marriage in Japan that same year. Fujitani, who holds a second-degree black belt and is the daughter of an aikido master from Osaka, had traveled to Los Angeles to instruct aikido. Together, they had two children named Kentaro and Ayako. Seagal contributed as an instructor at her family's dojo and achieved his aikido black belt in 1978. Fujitani later asserted that Seagal’s black belt was granted because a judge had fallen asleep during his evaluation.

Seagal has asserted that he provided training to CIA operatives in Japan and engaged in operations against the yakuza; however, Fujitani has denied these claims, and there is no substantiated proof of his CIA involvement. In the early 1980s, Seagal intended to return to the United States to embark on a film career. Fujitani reportedly saved funds over several years to facilitate this transition, only for Seagal to depart with those savings.

Upon returning to Taos, New Mexico, Seagal partnered with student Craig Dunn to establish a dojo, although he also pursued other business interests. After spending additional time in Japan, he came back to the U.S. in 1983 accompanied by senior student Haruo Matsuoka. Together, they founded an aikido dojo initially located in North Hollywood before relocating it to West Hollywood. Matsuoka oversaw the dojo until their professional separation in 1997. Seagal’s early involvement in the film industry included choreography for fight scenes in The Challenge (1982) and Never Say Never Again (1983).

Seagal later influenced Brazilian mixed martial artist Lyoto Machida, who credited him with refining the front kick technique used to defeat Randy Couture at UFC 129 in 2011.

1987–1993: Hollywood action star

Seagal launched his acting career in 1987 with Above the Law (known as Nico in Europe), directed by Andrew Davis. Agent Michael Ovitz, impressed by Seagal's aikido expertise, funded his screen test and secured a contract with Warner Bros.. The film earned $18.9 million domestically, establishing Seagal as an emerging action star. His subsequent movies—Hard to Kill, Marked for Death, and Out for Justice—achieved commercial success and reinforced his standing in the genre. Critics highlighted his distinctive charisma and engaging presence.

Seagal’s major breakthrough arrived with the 1992 release of Under Siege, once again directed by Davis. Often described as "Die Hard on a battleship," the film received a 79% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It garnered acclaim for its effective direction and strong performances from Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Busey and is frequently regarded as Seagal’s finest work.

On April 20, 1991, Seagal appeared as host on Saturday Night Live, Season 16, Episode 18. His appearance was met with criticism from executive producer Lorne Michaels as well as cast members David Spade and Tim Meadows due to perceived lack of humor and challenging behavior, including his refusal to participate in sketches that mocked him. Since then, he has not been invited back. Julia Sweeney recounted Seagal’s awkward attempt at portraying a therapist during rehearsals, which further strained relations with the cast. Michaels later referenced Seagal’s negative reception during guest host Nicolas Cage’s monologue in 1992.

1994-2002: Career Variability

Seagal took on directing and leading roles in On Deadly Ground (1994), which included minor appearances by Michael Caine, R. Lee Ermey, and Billy Bob Thornton. This movie highlighted ecological and spiritual concerns, representing a departure from his typical tough urban law enforcement character. Although critics largely panned the film—particularly criticizing Seagal’s extended environmental monologue—he considers it a pivotal point in his career. He followed this with Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995), a sequel to one of his highest-grossing features. Co-star Morris Chestnut remarked that Seagal often revised scenes on set and took an active role in directing fellow actors.

In 1996, Seagal made a brief appearance in Executive Decision portraying a special operations soldier, a part reportedly accepted to help balance the budget shortfall from On Deadly Ground. That same year, he starred in the police thriller The Glimmer Man. In the environmentally focused yet commercially disappointing Fire Down Below (1997), he portrayed an EPA agent fighting industrial contamination in Kentucky.

Seagal produced and filmed The Patriot, an eco-thriller released directly to video in the United States but shown theatrically abroad, with filming taking place near his farm in Montana. After producing Prince of Central Park, he returned to cinema screens with Exit Wounds (2001). Though featuring fewer martial arts sequences, the movie was financially successful, earning close to $80 million worldwide and considered a resurgence for Seagal.

Nevertheless, his career momentum slowed following two critical and box office disappointments: Ticker, which was filmed prior to Exit Wounds but released straight to DVD, and Half Past Dead, co-starring rapper Ja Rule, which grossed less than $20 million globally and was ranked among Rotten Tomatoes’ worst films. For these roles, Seagal received Worst Actor nominations at both the 2002 Stinkers Bad Movie Awards and Golden Raspberry Awards.

2003–present: Direct-to-Video Projects and Television

From mid-2001 onwards, most of Seagal’s work has been distributed direct-to-video (DTV) within North America, although some titles saw theatrical releases internationally. Frequently acting as producer and occasionally as writer, his projects include films such as Black Dawn, Belly of the Beast, Out of Reach, Submerged, Kill Switch, Urban Justice, Pistol Whipped, Against the Dark, Driven to Kill, A Dangerous Man, Born to Raise Hell, and The Keeper. Among his limited theatrical releases in North America since Machete is the 2019 film Beyond the Law.

In 2009, A&E Network debuted the reality television series Steven Seagal: Lawman, showcasing Seagal’s role as a deputy sheriff in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Throughout the 2010s, his DTV films increasingly featured ensemble casts where Seagal played smaller or supporting parts despite being top-billed. Titles illustrating this trend include Maximum Conviction, Force of Execution, Gutshot Straight, Code of Honor, Sniper Special Ops, The Asian Connection, The Perfect Weapon, Cartels, and China Salesman. This evolution has sparked criticism due to Seagal’s minimal on-screen involvement in heavily marketed productions.

In 2011, Seagal both produced and starred in the American action television series True Justice. The show premiered on Spain’s Nitro channel on May 12, 2011, followed by its UK launch on 5 USA on July 20, 2011. The series was renewed for a second season that aired on ReelzChannel. In the United Kingdom, episodes were repackaged into DVD movies by combining two episodes per disc.

Influence and artistry

During the height of his career, Seagal stood among the foremost action icons globally and was a prominent martial arts film figure throughout the 1980s and 1990s, sharing the spotlight with actors like Jean-Claude Van Damme. He is recognized for helping to bring aikido into mainstream cinema, significantly contributing to the introduction of East Asian martial arts styles to Western viewers.

Seagal’s movies frequently portray protagonists with distinguished backgrounds in agencies such as the CIA, Special Forces, or Black Ops. Examples include Casey Ryback in Under Siege, a former Navy SEAL; Jack Cole in The Glimmer Man, an ex-CIA investigator; and Jonathan Cold in both The Foreigner and Black Dawn, who operates as a freelance ex-CIA agent. Unlike conventional action leads, these characters are often depicted as nearly impervious to harm, seldom encountering significant physical danger. Notable exceptions are found in Executive Decision (1996), where his character dies midway, and Machete (2010), marking one of his rare villain portrayals.

Elements of Seagal’s personal interests permeate his work: his musical talents are showcased in films like Into the Sun and Ticker, where he performs with a band; he demonstrates linguistic ability by speaking Japanese in Into the Sun; and Buddhist philosophy is a recurring theme in titles such as The Glimmer Man and Belly of the Beast. His expertise in aikido is prominently displayed in films including Above the Law and Shadow Man. Additionally, several movies incorporate political messages, with environmental advocacy highlighted notably in On Deadly Ground.

Although Seagal’s performance in Above the Law earned positive remarks from critics like Roger Ebert, he has been criticized for portraying similar characters repeatedly with limited emotional depth. This pattern, often referred to as "Seagalism," has been frequently satirized. In 2008, critic Vern released Seagalogy, a study applying auteur theory to Seagal’s body of work. The book identifies persistent themes such as government malfeasance—particularly involving the CIA—environmental concerns, and cultural integration. It segments Seagal’s career into four distinct phases, later adding a fifth era in 2012.

These phases are categorized as follows: the "Golden Era" (1988–1991), marking his breakthrough; the "Silver Era" (1992–1997), characterized by peak popularity and major studio releases; a "Transitional Period" (1998–2002) featuring smaller projects or ensemble casts; an extended direct-to-video phase (2003–2008); and finally, the "Chief Seagal" period (2009–present), reflecting his shift toward television appearances and integrating his persona from Steven Seagal: Lawman into his cinematic roles.

Music

An enthusiastic guitarist, Seagal owns an impressive collection that includes instruments previously played by music legends such as Albert King, BB King, Freddie King, Bo Diddley, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, and Jimi Hendrix. His first album, released in 2004 under the title Songs from the Crystal Cave, blends elements of pop, world music, country, and blues. The record features collaborations with artists like Tony Rebel, Lt. Stichie, Lady Saw, and Stevie Wonder. Tracks from this album were featured on the soundtrack for his 2005 movie Into the Sun. The single "Girl It's Alright" was distributed internationally accompanied by a music video. His follow-up album, Mojo Priest (2006), was supported by a concert tour but garnered mixed reactions; AllMusic assigned it a 1.5-star rating, criticizing both the guitar performances and the overall seriousness conveyed by the music.

Law enforcement career

During the late 1980s, Seagal held the position of Reserve Deputy Chief at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana, primarily after providing martial arts and firearms training to deputies. His official rank was mainly honorary. The reality television series Steven Seagal: Lawman debuted on A&E in December 2009, highlighting his law enforcement activities following Hurricane Katrina. The premiere attracted 3.6 million viewers, setting a record for A&E's highest-rated season launch for an original program. The series was put on hold in April 2010 due to a sexual trafficking lawsuit filed against Seagal, which was eventually dismissed. Production resumed with a second season airing in October 2010, and preparations for a third season began in early 2011, relocating filming to Maricopa County, Arizona. Nevertheless, Season 3 was suspended prior to broadcast but later premiered in January 2014; no fourth season followed.

In October 2011, Seagal was officially sworn in as a deputy sheriff for Hudspeth County in Texas, where he was tasked with patrolling an extensive portion of the Texas-Mexico border.

Commercial enterprises

In 1997, Seagal was attached to star in an action video game titled Deadly Honor for the Nintendo 64 and PlayStation, but the project was cancelled during its beta phase. In 2005, his company, Seagal Enterprises, introduced an energy drink called "Steven Seagal's Lightning Bolt," which has since been discontinued. Additionally, he promoted an aftershave branded "Scent of Action" and developed a collection of knives and weaponry. In 2013, Seagal became a promotional ambassador for Russian firearms manufacturer ORSIS and supported efforts to relax U.S. import regulations on Russian sporting guns.

Personal background

Seagal possesses a vast collection of swords and historically commissioned a custom firearm every month. He owns residences in Mandeville Canyon, Los Angeles, and Louisiana; previously, he lived on Staten Island, New York. As a practicing Buddhist, he was acknowledged in 1997 as a tulku—the recognized reincarnation of a Tibetan Buddhist terton from the 17th century.

He holds citizenship in the United States, Serbia, and Russia. Originally American-born, he obtained Serbian citizenship in January 2016 after multiple visits and was invited to instruct aikido to Serbian Special Forces. Later that year, in November 2016, he received Russian citizenship following persistent applications; reports indicate a close association with President Vladimir Putin, who honored him with the Order of Friendship medal in 2023.

Seagal’s first marriage was to Miyako Fujitani in Japan; they had two children together: actor/model Kentaro Seagal and writer/actress Ayako Fujitani. After relocating back to the U.S., he entered into a relationship with actress/model Kelly LeBrock, which led to his divorce from Fujitani. His brief union with actress Adrienne La Russa in 1984 ended with an annulment. With LeBrock, he fathered three children: daughter Annaliza (born 1987), son Dominic (1990), and daughter Arissa (1993). The couple divorced citing irreconcilable differences.

Currently, Seagal is married to Erdenetuya Batsukh ("Elle"), a former professional dancer and interpreter from Mongolia whom he met in 2001. They share one son named Kunzang. Across four relationships, Seagal has seven children as well as two grandchildren each from Kentaro and Ayako Fujitani. He also serves as guardian to Yabshi Pan Rinzinwangmo—the daughter of the 10th Panchen Lama of Tibet—whom he supported during her studies in the United States.

Political views and activism

Seagal lent his voice to the activist documentary Medicine Lake Video, which focused on safeguarding sacred indigenous territory adjacent to his ranch in Siskiyou County, California. In 2003, he penned an open appeal urging the Thai government to implement legislation prohibiting the torture of infant elephants. He was honored with a PETA Humanitarian Award in 1999.

During a 2014 interview, Seagal commended Vladimir Putin as "one of the foremost global leaders alive today" and endorsed Russia's annexation of Crimea. This position resulted in his removal from Estonia's August Blues Festival lineup due to political controversy. That same year, Seagal performed at a pro-Russian event in Crimea and was granted Russian citizenship by Putin. Subsequently, Ukraine prohibited him for engaging in "socially dangerous activities." In 2015, Seagal visited Azerbaijan, publicly backing its sovereignty amid the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute.

Seagal voiced disapproval of professional athletes protesting the U.S. national anthem and expressed doubts regarding allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential elections. When former boxing champion George Foreman challenged him to an MMA bout, Seagal declined the invitation.

In 2017, he co-wrote the conspiracy thriller novel The Way of the Shadow Wolves, centered on a narrative involving Mexican drug cartels and Islamist militants infiltrating the United States through its southern border.

That same year, while scouting locations in Manila for film projects, Seagal met Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and adopted Duterte’s characteristic fist gesture. In 2021, acting as a special envoy for Russia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, Seagal presented Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with a katana during a visit to Canaima National Park; Maduro referred to him as "my brother." Also in 2021, Seagal joined the pro-Kremlin political party A Just Russia — Patriots — For Truth.

Amid the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Seagal celebrated his birthday in Moscow alongside Putin allies subject to international sanctions, attracting criticism amid widespread boycotts targeting Russia. In August 2022, he traveled to Olenivka in Donetsk Oblast with separatist leader Denis Pushilin, reportedly filming a documentary about the conflict in Donbas; he also met with politician Leonid Slutsky. On February 27, 2023, Putin bestowed upon Seagal the Russian Order of Friendship for his efforts in fostering international cultural and humanitarian relations.

Allegations and lawsuits

In May 1991, during production of Out for Justice, Warner Bros. employees Raenne Malone, Nicole Selinger, and Christine Keeve accused Seagal of sexual harassment. Malone and another woman each received approximately $50,000 through out-of-court settlements contingent on their silence. Around this period, at least four actresses reported that Seagal made sexual advances during late-night "casting sessions." Actress Jenny McCarthy claimed that Seagal requested her to undress during an audition for Under Siege 2: Dark Territory.

In 1995, Seagal faced accusations including employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and breach of contract. Cheryl Shuman alleged he threatened and physically assaulted her during filming of On Deadly Ground, but a Los Angeles Superior Court judge dismissed the case as "repetitive and unintelligible."

On April 12, 2010, Kayden Nguyen filed a lawsuit against Seagal seeking damages exceeding one million dollars for claims including sexual harassment, illegal trafficking of women for sex work, failure to prevent harassment, and wrongful termination. Seagal denied these allegations; during litigation, his reality series Steven Seagal: Lawman was put on hold. Nguyen later withdrew her lawsuit three months afterward without providing any explanation.

On August 30, 2011, Jesus Sanchez Llovera initiated legal action against Seagal over a police raid at his home that was filmed for Steven Seagal: Lawman. Llovera demanded $100,000 in damages plus an apology after his puppy was allegedly killed during the raid. The lawsuit was dismissed in January 2013 due to Llovera’s failure to submit required documentation.

In 2017, actress Portia de Rossi accused Seagal of sexual harassment during a film audition. On Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Katherine Heigl alleged that Seagal made inappropriate comments and touched her improperly while filming Under Siege 2. Dutch model Faviola Dadis also asserted she was sexually assaulted by Seagal years earlier.

On January 15, 2018, actress Rachel Grant accused Seagal of sexually assaulting her in 2002 during pre-production on Out for a Kill, stating she lost her role as a result. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office reviewed a potential sexual abuse case involving Seagal but ultimately dismissed it due to the statute of limitations.

In March 2018, Regina Simons alleged that Seagal raped her in 1993 at his residence under the guise of a wrap party for On Deadly Ground. Los Angeles prosecutors declined to pursue charges citing statutory time limits. The case related to Rachel Grant was similarly closed later that year for the same reason.

Extortion Attempt Target

Seagal became entangled in a legal conflict with film producer Julius R. Nasso, who was behind seven of Seagal’s movies beginning with Marked for Death (1990). Together, they established Seagal/Nasso Productions, but their collaboration dissolved in 2000 due to disagreements. Nasso alleged that Seagal owed him $3 million after withdrawing from a contract covering four films and reportedly sought assistance from the Gambino crime family to intimidate Seagal into repaying the debt.

In October 2000, Gambino capo Anthony Ciccone confronted Seagal on the set of Exit Wounds in Toronto. By January 2001, Seagal was summoned to a meeting in Brooklyn where Ciccone presented him with an ultimatum: either complete four films or pay $150,000 per movie as penalty, with threats of lethal consequences if he declined. Armed at the time, Seagal managed to delay Ciccone long enough to escape without injury.

Attempting to resolve the matter, Seagal reached out to Genovese crime family capo Angelo Prisco to act as an intermediary, compensating his attorney $10,000 during a prison visit.

On March 17, 2003, Ciccone, Primo Cassarino, and others were convicted under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act for racketeering and extortion-related crimes. Seagal provided testimony supporting the prosecution’s case regarding the extortion scheme. In August 2003, Nasso admitted guilt to extortion conspiracy charges and received a sentence in February 2004 of one year and one day imprisonment, along with a $75,000 fine and mandated mental health counseling. Subsequently, in January 2008, Nasso withdrew a $60 million breach of contract claim against Seagal following an out-of-court settlement.

Disputes with Stunt Performers

Seagal has been accused by several former stunt professionals—including Kane Hodder, Stephen Quadros, and Gene LeBell—of deliberately striking stuntmen during filming. While serving as stunt coordinator on Out for Justice, LeBell reportedly confronted Seagal over his treatment of stunt personnel. When Seagal asserted that his aikido expertise rendered him immune to being choked unconscious, LeBell purportedly demonstrated otherwise by rendering him unconscious via chokehold, causing Seagal to lose control. Although LeBell has neither explicitly confirmed nor denied the incident, he alluded to its occurrence in a 2012 interview. Steven Lambert, Seagal’s bodyguard and stuntman, corroborated that a confrontation took place, noting that Seagal elbowed LeBell before being flipped over. Seagal refutes this account, labeling LeBell as a "sick, pathological scumbag liar."

Robart Wall included LeBell among his "Dirty Dozen," a group of martial artists willing to accept public challenges from Seagal. LeBell declined involvement due to professional repercussions stemming from their dispute but criticized Seagal’s handling of stunt performers and left open the possibility of engaging in a professional bout.

Claims regarding mistreatment of stunt personnel have continued throughout Seagal’s career. Stuntman Peter Harris Kent (noted as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s stunt double) along with Mike Leeder have spoken out against his conduct on set. Actor John Leguizamo alleged that during rehearsals for Executive Decision, Seagal retaliated against laughter by forcefully pushing him into a brick wall. Meanwhile, Michael Jai White, who collaborated with Seagal on multiple projects, stated that although Seagal regularly struck stuntmen—who accepted it—he himself was never targeted directly.

Films

The Glimmer Man 1997 The PatriotNot Even the Trees 2000 2001 Exit WoundsTicker 2002 2003 Out for a Kill 2004

Year	Title	Roles Undertaken					Remarks
		Director	Producer	Writer	Actor	Character Portrayed
1988	Above the Law	No	Yes	Template:Partial	Yes	Nico Toscani
1990	Hard to Kill	No	No	No	Yes	Mason Storm
	Marked for Death	No	Yes	No	Yes	John Hatcher
1991	Out for Justice	No	Yes	No	Yes	Det. Gino Felino
1992	Under Siege	No	Yes	No	Yes	Casey Ryback
1994	On Deadly Ground	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Forrest Taft	Sole feature film directing credit.
1995	Under Siege 2: Dark Territory	No	Yes	No	Yes	Casey Ryback	Sequel to Under Siege.
Executive Decision	No	No	No	Yes	Lt. Colonel Austin Travis
No	Yes	No	Yes	Lt. Jack Cole
Fire Down Below	No	Yes	No	Yes	Jack Taggart
My Giant	No	No	No	Yes	Himself	Cameo appearance
No	Yes	No	Yes	Dr. Wesley McClaren	Released direct-to-video
No	Yes	No	No		Direct-to-video release
Prince of Central Park	No	Yes	No	No		Direct-to-video distribution
The Path Beyond Thought	No	Template:Partial	No	Yes	Himself/narrator	Documentary
No	No	No	Yes	Orin Boyd
No	No	No	Yes	Frank Glass	Limited theatrical release
Half Past Dead	No	Yes	No	Yes	Sasha Petrosevitch
The Foreigner	No	Yes	No	Yes	Jonathan Cold	Direct-to-video release
No	Yes	No	Yes	\Template:Role	\Template:Notes
Out of Reach	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	William Lansing	Direct-to-video release	-	Clementine	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	Jack Miller	Limited release	- rowspan=5| 2005	Into the Sun	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	Travis Hunter	Direct-to-video Also credited with "story by".	- Submerged	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	Chris Cody	Direct-to-video distribution	- Today You Die	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	Harlan Banks	Direct-to-video release	- Dragon Squad	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	Limited theatrical release	- Black Dawn	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	Jonathan Cold	Direct-to-video Follow-up to The Foreigner.	- rowspan=3| 2006	Mercenary for Justice	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	John Seeger	Direct-to-video distribution	- Shadow Man	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	Jack Foster	Direct-to-video release	- Attack Force	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	Cmdr. Marshall Lawson	Direct-to-video distribution	- rowspan=2| 2007	Flight of Fury	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	John Sands	Direct-to-video release	- Urban Justice	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	Simon Ballister	Direct-to-video distribution	- rowspan=3| 2008	Pistol Whipped	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	Matt Conlin	Direct-to-video release	- The Onion Movie	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	Cock Puncher	Direct-to-video Supporting role	- Kill Switch	style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No		style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes	Jacob King	Direct-to-video distribution	- rowspan=4 | 2009	Against the Dark	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ yes }}	Tao	Direct-to-video release	- Driven to Kill	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ yes }}	Ruslan Drachev	Direct-to-video distribution	- The Keeper	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ yes }}	{‌{ yes }}	{‌{ yes }}	Roland Sallinger	Direct-to-video release	- A Dangerous Man	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ yes }}	Shane Daniels	Direct-to-video distribution	- rowspan=3 | 2010	Machete	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ yes }}	Rogelio Torrez	Wide theatrical release; first since 2002.	- Sheep Impact	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ yes }}	Paul Weland	Short film	- Born to Raise Hell	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ yes }}	{‌{ yes }}	{‌{ yes }}	Robert "Bobby" Samuels	Direct-to-video distribution	- 2012	Maximum Conviction	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ yes }}	Cross	Direct-to-video release	- 2013	Force of Execution	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ yes }}	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ yes }}	John Alexander	Direct-to-video distribution	- rowspan=2 | 2014	A Good Man	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ yes }}	{‌{ no }}	{‌{ yes }}	John Alexander	Direct-to-video Prequel to Force of Execution.	- Gutshot Straight	{ { no } }	{ { no } }	{ { no } }	{ { yes } }	Paulie Trunks	Direct-to-video Supporting role	- 2015	Absolution	{ { no } }	{ { yes } }	{ { no } }	{ { yes } }	John Alexander	Direct-to-video Sequel to A Good Man.	- rowspan=6 | 2016	Code of Honor	{ { no } }	{ { yes } }	{ { no } }	{ { yes } }	Robert Sikes	Direct-to-video distribution	- Sniper Special Ops	{ { no } }	{ { yes } }	{ { no } }	{ { yes } }	Jake	Direct-to-video release	- The Asian Connection	{ { no } }	{ { yes } }	{ { no } }	{ { yes } }	Gan Sirankiri	Direct-to-video distribution	- End of a Gun	{ { no } }	{ { yes } }	{ { no } }	{ { yes } }	Decker	Direct-to-video release	- Contract to Kill > style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No > style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes > style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No > style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes > John Harmon > Direct-to-video distribution > - The Perfect Weapon > style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No > style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes > style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No > style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes > The Director > Direct-to-video release > - rowspan=2> 2017> Cartels > style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No > style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes > style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No > style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes > John Harrison> Direct-to-video distribution> - China Salesman > style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No > style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No > style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No > style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes > Lauder> > - 2018> Attrition > style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No > style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes > style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes > style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes > Axe> Direct-to-video distribution> - rowspan=2> 2019> General Commander > style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No > style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No > style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No > style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes > Jake Alexander> Direct-to-video release> - Beyond the Law > style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No > style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No > style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No > style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes > Augustino ‘Finn’ Adair> Direct-to-video distribution>

Television

Year	Show	Roles Undertaken				Remarks
		Screenwriter	Executive Producer	Performer	Character
1991	Saturday Night Live	No	No	Yes	Host	Presented the episode titled "Steven Seagal/Michael Bolton".
2009–2014	Steven Seagal: Lawman	No	Yes	Yes	Himself	Also credited as creator
2011–2012	True Justice	Yes	Yes	Yes	Elijah Kane	Additionally served as creator
2017	Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father	No	No	Yes	Himself	Appeared in Season 1, Episode 3

Stunt Work

Year	Movie	Capacity Served			Notes
		Martial Arts Trainer	Fight Choreographer	Stunt Coordinator
1982	The Challenge	No	No	Yes	Credited under the name "Steve Seagal".
1983	Never Say Never Again	Yes	No	No	Not credited; unintentionally fractured Sean Connery's wrist during filming.
1985	A View to a Kill	No	Yes	No
1988	Above the Law	No	No	Yes
1990	Hard to Kill	No	Yes	Yes
1990	Marked for Death	No	No	Yes
2013	Force of Execution	No	Yes	No

Music Releases

• Songs from the Crystal Cave (2004)
• Mojo Priest (2006)

External links

• Official website