Steven Seagal Biography
Steven Frederic Seagal was born on April 10, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan. A 7th-dan aikido black belt who trained in Japan, he became a leading action star of the late 1980s and 1990s with Above the Law, Hard to Kill, and his biggest hit, Under Siege.
Personal Life
Who are Steven Seagal's parents?
Unknown
Was Steven Seagal married?
Steven Seagal was married once, to Erdenetuya Batsukh (2009–None).
Did Steven Seagal have children?
Steven Seagal had 3 children: Kentaro Seagal, Ayako Fujitani, Dominic Seagal.
What religion was Steven Seagal?
Steven Seagal was Buddhist.
What was Steven Seagal's ethnicity?
Steven Seagal was of American heritage.
Career Highlights
Movies
- Above the Law (1988) — Watch on Amazon
- Hard to Kill (1990) — Watch on Amazon
- Under Siege (1992) — Watch on Amazon
- Under Siege 2 (1995) — Watch on Amazon
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Facts About Steven Seagal
- A 7th-dan black belt in aikido who ran a dojo in Japan for years
- Broke out with the 1988 action hit Above the Law
- His biggest box-office success was 1992's Under Siege
- Was granted Russian citizenship in 2016
Steven Seagal Quotes
"Anticipation is the key to success in any confrontation."
Legacy
Steven Seagal was one of the defining martial-arts action leads of the early 1990s, known for his aikido-based fighting style on screen.
Sources
Last verified: 2026-08-17