Steven Seagal: filmography. Biography of the actor and details of his personal life

Our hero today is the legendary Stephen Seagal,The filmography of which includes more than 40 roles in the cinema. Want to get more information about his person? Find out where he was born and studied? Is Steven Seagal married? Photos, biography and filmography - all this is contained in the article. We wish you pleasant reading!

Biography

Born April 10, 1952 in the American cityLansing. Stephen's father and mother have nothing to do with cinema. They are ordinary people. In 1957 the family moved to Fullerton. My mother settled into the local clinic as a receptionist-administrator. Father was a mathematics teacher at school. Stephen has three sisters - two younger and one older. All of them lived amicably, without scandals and resentments.

Abilities

Stephen Sigal, whose filmography we are currently considering, grew up as a serious and responsible boy. He was a mountain for his sisters and did not allow anyone to offend them.

At the age of 7, the boy started attending the karate section. The trainers predicted a brilliant sports career for him. And they were not mistaken. By the age of 15, our hero was a semi-professional in karate. Once fate brought him with the instructor of aikido Kesi Isisaki. He invited Steven to visit the so-called "Japanese Village", located near Los Angeles. The guy missed that opportunity. In a short time he managed to master a new kind of martial art. Kesi Isisaki called Stephen his best student.

At the age of 17, Seagal went to Japan. The best aikido masters shared their knowledge and skills with him. In 1974, Stephen was awarded the first dan from Koichi Tohei. He became the first American to achieve such results in aikido.

Acquaintance with the cinema

Steven Seagal (photo: above) aspired to become a master in oriental martial arts. He did not even dream about acting career. In the film business, our hero was in 1982, while in Japan. He was asked to stage several battle scenes for the film "Challenge." The young man replied with consent. As a result, Stephen was so involved in the process that he wanted to participate in the shootings. This opportunity was introduced to him only in 1988. Segal performed the role of Nico Toscani in the film "Above the Law". The actor did everything as directed by the director.

In 1990, on the screens came just two pictures withparticipation of Stephen Segal - "Marked by death" and "Death in spite of". Both images pleased the audience. Thanks to this, the actor gained immense popularity.

Steven Seagal's films: 2001 to 2015 filmography.

In the life of every actor, there are periods of "idle time" when there are no filming. The reasons can be different. For example, the lack of suitable roles, poor economic conditions in the country and so on.

Steven Seagal was not an exception. The filmography of this actor at some point ceased to be replenished with new roles. In 1998 our hero accepted Buddhism. He immersed himself in a new religion. A popular actor broke contracts with several major film companies.

Three years about Steven Seagal nothing was heard. Then it turned out that he was shuttling between the United States and the countries of Southeast Asia. The actor visited the oldest temples and "places of power".

Return

In 2001, Segal decided to film again. He was offered roles in two pictures at once: "The Clock Mechanism" and "Through Wounds". Both scenarios were pleasant to the actor. He brilliantly got used to the images he offered.

We list the most vivid and memorable films with Steven Seagal:

• "Hunting for the Beast" (2003) - Jack Hopper.
• "Shock group" (2006) - Marshal Lawson.
• "Shadows of the Past" (2006) - Jack Foster.
• "City Justice" (2007) - Simon Ballester.
• Ruslan (2009) - the main role.
• "Born to Win" (2010) - Bobby.
• "Double game" (2014) - Poly Transx.
• "Four Towers" (2015) - Kirk Bronson.

Personal life

Before us is a tall and strong man with a piercing gaze and a strong-willed chin. How can you not fall in love with him? From a young age, Steven did not have a rebuff from the fans. But he preferred not to be sprayed.

His first love Sigal met in Japan, wherestudied martial arts. At that time he was not even 20 years old. He began a violent romance with a fragile and sweet Japanese girl. The fruit of this love was the birth of children - a son and daughter. However, a happy family life did not work out.

In 1985, in Japan, the actor became acquainted with the modelKelly LeBrock. Their relationship has developed rapidly. After just a week, he proposed a beautiful living together. Kelly agreed. Soon the couple played a wedding. The actor and his wife returned to the United States. In this marriage, three children were born. Stephen always dreamed of a big family. But in his busy work schedule there was practically no free time for communication with the kids and his wife. In addition, he was carried away by a 16-year-old nanny working in their home. Because of her, the actor even divorced Kelly LeBrock.

The young lady gave Stephen a daughter. The girl thought that the strong man and the handsome man now belongs only to her. But she was wrong. Their parting was inevitable. Every day the young wife became more and more claims. The famous actor did not intend to endure it. He just packed up and left.

In 2001, the club of "enviable bachelors of Hollywood"Steven Seagal left again. Photo with his wife, a native of Mongolia, he proudly showed his friends and colleagues in the shop. Batsuhine Erdentuya conquered him with modesty and femininity. The couple brings up the general son of Kunzan. In total, Steven Segal has seven children and two grandchildren. He may well call himself a happy man.

Finally

Now you know how Stephen became popularSeagal. Filmography of the actor points out that this is a hard-working and goal-oriented person. We wish him strong health and family happiness!