Steven Seagal Net Worth

Steven Seagal, once a dominant force in Hollywood’s action movie scene, has built a multifaceted career spanning martial arts, film, music, business, and even geopolitics. As of 2025, Steven Seagal’s net worth is estimated at $14 million. From commanding multimillion-dollar film salaries in the 1990s to selling a bulletproof Arizona mansion, Seagal’s financial story is as action-packed as his on-screen roles.

Steven Seagal Net Worth	$14 Million
Date of Birth	April 10, 1952
Place of Birth	Lansing, Michigan
Nationality	American
Profession	Actor, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Businessperson, Martial Artist, Sheriff, Television producer, Musician

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Early Life

Born on April 10, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan, Steven Frederic Seagal began his martial arts training as a child. After moving to Fullerton, California, he studied Shito-ryu karate and aikido. His journey took a pivotal turn at 17 when he traveled to Japan, where he later married Miyako Fujitani, a fellow martial artist. Seagal made history by becoming one of the first non-Asians to open a dojo in Japan.

His return to the U.S. in the early 1980s saw him opening dojos in New Mexico and later Los Angeles, while forming ties with Hollywood’s elite, which led to his debut film Above the Law (1988). This marked the beginning of his rise as a global action star.

Seagal’s Peak-Earning Years

Seagal’s fame soared through the late ’80s and ’90s, starring in box-office hits like Hard to Kill (1990), Marked for Death (1990), and Under Siege (1992). With Hollywood super-agent Michael Ovitz backing him, Seagal quickly became one of the industry’s highest-paid stars. His known film salaries include:

$5 million for Under Siege (1992)
$10 million for Marked for Death (1990)
$15 million for On Deadly Ground (1994)
$20 million for The Glimmer Man (1996)
$6.5 million each for Exit Wounds and Ticker (2001)

Adjusted for inflation, his $10 million paycheck in 1990 would be equivalent to about $25 million today.

Shift to Direct-to-Video and International Projects

After a string of successful theatrical releases, Seagal transitioned to direct-to-video (DTV) films starting with The Patriot (1998), which he funded himself. Since 2001, most of his projects—such as Belly of the Beast, Urban Justice, and Kill Switch—have bypassed theaters entirely. Despite this, Seagal remained active as a producer and occasionally as a screenwriter, securing creative and financial control over many of his films.

He also appeared on television, notably in the A&E reality series Steven Seagal: Lawman (2009), and the scripted series True Justice (2011).

Music, Business, and Russia

Steven Seagal is also an accomplished blues musician, having released two albums and collaborated with artists like Stevie Wonder and Tony Rebel. His music has been featured in several of his films.

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In business, he launched Seagal Enterprises, which marketed niche products including “Steven Seagal’s Lightning Bolt” energy drink, knives, and colognes. In 2013, he joined Russian firearms manufacturer ORSIS as a brand ambassador.

His alignment with Russia deepened when he was granted Russian citizenship and developed a close friendship with President Vladimir Putin. He also holds Serbian citizenship and has been involved in various cultural events across both countries.

Crypto Controversy

In 2018, Seagal became entangled in a cryptocurrency scandal after promoting Bitcoiin2Gen without disclosing compensation—reportedly $250,000 in cash and $750,000 in tokens. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fined him $314,000 and banned him from endorsing securities or cryptocurrencies on social media for three years.

Bulletproof Luxury in Arizona

One of Seagal’s more unique assets was a 9,000-square-foot custom-built stone mansion in Scottsdale, Arizona, equipped with bulletproof glass. Purchased in 2001, the estate sat on 12 acres and was listed for $4.25 million in 2012. He eventually sold it in 2021 for $3.55 million.

Personal Life

Seagal has seven children from four different relationships. He married aikido instructor Miyako Fujitani in Japan, with whom he had two children. After their separation, he was briefly married to Adrienne La Russa in 1984. He then married actress Kelly LeBrock, with whom he had three children before divorcing in 1994. His current wife is Mongolian dancer Erdenetuya “Elle” Batsukh, and they share one son.

He owns properties in California, Colorado, and Louisiana, and remains a global figure with deep ties to Eastern Europe and Asia.