A stern-looking martial arts wizard who studied and later taught his craft in Japan, Seagal (pronounced... (Learn more)
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Steven Seagal’s Milestones
| Asked by Michael Ovitz (then head of CAA) to present a martial arts demonstration for Warner Bros. executive Terry Semel; Ovitz was impressed enough to screen test Seagal | |
| Became teacher of Aikido in Osaka; became only caucasian to successfully direct a martial arts "dojo" (gymnasium) in Japan | |
| Left Detroit at age 16; worked at a Burger King; played guitar and drums; moved to Southern California | |
| Raised in Orange County, California | |
| Saw first demonstration of judo and karate at age 5, during halftime at a football match in Michigan; went on to earn black belt in karate | |
| Wrote articles for Japanese magazines and newspapers | |
| 1968 | First visited Japan, where he would eventually move; taught English |
| 1982 | Served as martial arts coordinator for the feature film, "The Challenge" |
| 1987 | Returned to USA; set up martial arts school, Ten Shin Dojo, in West Hollywood; also set up dojo in Taos, New Mexico |
| 1991 | Wrote first feature, "Out For Justice" (also produced and acted) |
| 1992 | Had hit with "Under Siege" |
| 1995 | Reprised role in sequel "Under Siege 2: Dark Territory" |
| 1997 | Began music career with concert at the Dallas Planet Hollywood |
| 1998 | Signed exclusive seven-year contract with Outwest Entertainment to record five albums |
| 2001 | Rejuvinated career with starring turn in the box-office hit "Exit Wounds" |
| 2002 | Co-starred with Morris Chestnut and Ja Rule for the action flick "Half Past Dead" |
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