Steven Seagal is one of the most famous action stars in the world … With films like “Hard to kill” he became world famous in the 90s. Many films followed in which he embodied the same stereotype of the silent, martial arts experienced and just man. Seagel’s breakthrough was a good 30 years ago … But what does the most braided Aikido fighter do today? The 68-year-old last stood in front of the camera in 2019. In “General Commander” he plays the leader of a former CIA team, together they are on the hunt for an international criminal. The second part of the 1988 film: “Above the Law” is planned for 2020. The action thriller is known to most under the title “Nico”. Steven Seagal also shoots and produces films himself. These are B-movies that appear exclusively on DVD. Like the film “Attrition” in 2018. But life outside of the cinema cameras was also always exciting and action-packed for Steven Seagal. The US star lived in Japan for 15 years, where he taught and practiced English from 1973-1988 Zen, Aikidō, Kendō, Judo and Karate. He was the first non-Asian to own a martial arts school in Osaka. After his return to the USA, Seagal opened an Aikido dojo in LA. 93 m tall Seagal got his first leading role in the action film “Nico.” The son of an Irish woman and an Ashkenazi was also active as a musician at the beginning of the 2000s, he is a vegetarian and adherent of Tibetan Buddhism. In addition to the US American, Seagel also has the Serbian and Russian citizenship. This passport was given to him personally by Russian President Vladimir Putin in November 2016. They understand each other and the actor is said to have even given Putin private martial arts training The actor has also made some negative headlines in recent years – including several allegations of sexual harassment. A fun fact at the end: Seagal has its own energy drink, Lightning Bolt. He even produced his own commercial for this.
(Correction: Steven Seagal’s breakthrough was 30 years ago. The video incorrectly states that it was 20 years ago. Note generally speaking)
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