Steven Seagal
Following starring roles in ten smash hit films, Steven Seagal has become one of the world’s most popular film stars.
Seagal made his motion picture debut starring in 1987’s “Above the Law,” which launched him from a virtual unknown to a leading action star. He also co-wrote and co-produced that film. A slate of action-packed, hit movies followed, including “Hard to Kill,” “Marked for Death,” “Out for Justice” (which he also produced), the smash blockbuster “Under Siege,” “Under Siege 2: Dark Territory” (also as producer), his directorial debut, the environmental epic, “On Deadly Ground,” and “Fire Down Below.”
Seagal also co-starred opposite Kurt Russell in key cameo in the action hit “Executive Decision,” starred with Keenen Ivory Wayans in “The Glimmer Man” (for which he wrote and performed two songs for the soundtrack), and was seen in a cameo role in the feature “My Giant.” His most recent effort was a starring role in the cable feature “The Patriot.”
Seagal was born in Detroit, and raised in Southern California. His interest in the martial arts began at age seven. Discovering a Japanese dojo in a neighboring town, he began studying Aikido, long considered the most difficult and spiritual of the martial arts discipline. A decade later, Seagal moved to Japan and established a reputation as a master of martial arts. He became the first non-Asian to organize his own dojo in Tokyo, one that, with over 2,000 students, remains in operation today.
Seagal serves as CEO of Steamroller Productions, his Los Angeles based production company which is involved in the development, production, financing and marketing of television and motion picture product.
MUSIC BIOGRAPHY
Steven Seagal, one of the world’s most popular motion picture actors, is now embarking on a new professional path into something that has always played an important role in his life…..composing and performing music. For Seagal, performing and writing his own songs is an extension of his creative being.
Seagal first began playing the guitar in the late 1960’s, and now he has once again been inspired to play. Seagal has been influenced in his music by artists such as Curtis Mayfield, Lightning Hopkins, Procol Harum and Jimi Hendrix and blues greats including Albert King, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson and Sonny Boy Williamson.
Seagal has played and recorded with some of today’s most celebrated musicians including James Burton, Vince Gill, Leon Russell, Taj Mahal, Richie Sambora and Delbert Maclinton. In addition, he has toured with players from The Band, including Leven Helm on drums, Rich Danko and Garth Hudson.
Seagal is in the final stages of preparation for his own debut album, which will feature special guest appearances by some of the music industry’s most sought after artists, including keyboardist, Marty Grebb (Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker, John Lennon, Etta James and The Eagles); vocalist, Crystal Taliefro (John Mellencamp, Elton John, Meatloaf and Natalie Merchant) and guitarist Don Pressman (Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ricky Nelson, George Harrison and Joe Crocker); Leon Russell and Aaron Neville.
Recently, Steven performed to over 50,000 people in Seoul, South Korea at Michael Jackson’s benefit concert for he children of South Korea. The benefit concert also starred Mariah Carey, Luther Vandross and Boyz II Men. In selected concert venues, both in the United States and internationally, audience reaction to Steven’s music and performances has been overwhelming, leaving no doubt that he is a consummate musician and performer.
