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Steven Frederic Seagal (born April 10, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan) is an American actor, martial artist, musician, and law enforcement officer, best known for his roles in action films during the late 1980s and 1990s.​

Seagal began studying martial arts in his youth, training under Fumio Demura. At 17, he moved to Japan, where he taught English and immersed himself in martial arts disciplines, earning black belts in aikido, karate, judo, and kendo. Notably, he became the first foreigner to operate an aikido dojo in Japan.

Seagal made his film debut in 1988 with Above the Law, which showcased his martial arts skills. He gained prominence with subsequent films like Hard to Kill (1990), Marked for Death (1990), and Under Siege (1992). His characters often portrayed stoic, invincible heroes. In 1996's Executive Decision, Seagal's character dies early in the film, marking a departure from his typical roles.

Beyond acting, Seagal is a musician, releasing blues albums such as Songs from the Crystal Cave (2004) and Mojo Priest (2006). He also served as a reserve deputy sheriff in Louisiana and starred in the reality TV series Steven Seagal: Lawman.​

In 2016, Seagal was granted Russian citizenship by President Vladimir Putin, reflecting their close relationship. He has expressed strong support for Putin, even stating he would "die for him." In 2018, Seagal was appointed as a special envoy for humanitarian ties between the U.S. and Russia.