Sebastian Siegel was born in Oxford, England. His father is Indian religions professor and Pulitzer nominated author, Lee Siegel. His grandfather, Leonard Thompson, was a lifelong opponent of discrimination and apartheid, and a founding member of the South African Liberal Party.Siegel began studying drama at age 7, won the drama prize at Kent School (Ted Danson, Treat Williams also studied) and was accepted to attend college at the age of 14 to study acting upon recommendations of drama professors.Siegel has appeared on nearly 100 billboards and magazine covers including Men's Fitness and Iron Man. The only other men to appear on such a range of covers from bodybuilding to fitness are Joe Weider and Arnold Schwarzenegger. He has been photographed by Steven Meisel, David La Chapelle, and for billboards in Times Square and building-sides in Chicago. He rented a room after moving to LA and later lived out of his car.Siegel owns a home above Sunset Plaza in West Hollywood. He has produced two national commercials and is directing a documentary feature film including interviews with heads of state, icons and global leaders.
