Steven Seagal

Steven Seagal (born April 10, 1951) is an action movie actor and a 7th dan black belt in Aikido.

Trivia

• Many of Seagal's movies from the 1990s feature Aikido wrist locks and throws, often shot in close up detail, emphasizing technical correctness.
• In 2003 it was revealed that Seagal was a victim of extortion from the Gambino crime family due to his relationship with hollywood producer Jules Nasso who had mob connections.
• Seagal is a practicing Buddhist. In 1997, one of his teachers, Penor Rinpoche proclaimed him a tulku, a reincarnation of a Tibetan lama.
• Known on the IMDB by hardcore fans as " The Great One ".