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Chuck Norris(I)

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Chuck Norris is familiar to fans worldwide as the star of action films such as The Hitman (1991), The Delta Force (1986) and Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection (1990). He also starred in Missing in Action (1984) and its sequels, Firewalker (1986) and Sidekicks (1992). He was an executive producer of Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as well as the star.

Chuck Norris was born in Ryan, Oklahoma, to Wilma (Scarberry) and Ray Norris, who was a truck driver, mechanic, and bus driver. The eldest of three children, he helped his mother raise his two younger brothers in Torrance, CA, where his family moved when he was 12. Norris attended North Torrance High School from its inception in September, 1955 until his graduation in June, 1958. He is one of several storied alumni from the school. Other NHS alumni include Bob Hite (1943-1981), who was the lead singer of "Canned Heat," Chris Demaria, who was a professional baseball player in the Kansas City Royals and Milwaukee Brewers organizations, Chris Mortensen, an analyst with ESPN, Hip-Hop DJ "Key-Kool" (Kikuo Nishi), and Wee-Man (Jason Acuna) of "JackAss fame."

Norris joined the Air Force after graduating from high school. During a stint in Korea, he began to study the Asian martial art of Tang Soo Do. After returning home, he worked for Northrop Aviation and moonlighted as a karate instructor. Two years later he was teaching full-time and running a number of martial-arts schools. His students included Steve McQueen, Priscilla Presley and the Osmonds.

Norris's fight career lasted from 1964-1974. Norris started off by losing his first three tournaments but, by 1966, he was almost unbeatable. Among the numerous titles he won were The National Karate Championships (1966), All-Star Championships (1966), World Middleweight Karate Championship (1967), All-American Karate Championship (1967), Internationals (1968), World Professional Middleweight Karate Championship (defeating Louis Delgado on 24 November 1968), All-American Championship (1968), National Tournament of Champions (1968), American Tang Soo Championship, and the North American Karate Championship. Norris compiled a fight record of 65-5 with wins over champions Joe Lewis, Skipper Mullins, Arnold Urquidez, Ronald L. Marchini, Victor Moore, Louis Delgado, and Steve Sanders. Of the five men to beat Norris, three were Allen Steen, Joe Lewis, and Norris's last career defeat to Louis Delgado in 1968. Norris retired as undefeated Professional Full-Contact Middleweight Champion in 1974.

Norris, who was urged to get into acting by his friend Steve McQueen, skillfully incorporates his martial-arts knowledge into his series and feature film projects, stressing action and technique over violence. He is the author of the books "The Secret of Inner Strength" and "The Secret Power Within - Zen Solutions to Real Problems". He works for many charities, including the Funds for Kids, Veterans Administration National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans, the United Way, Make-a-Wish Foundation and KickStart, a nonprofit organization he created to help battle drugs and violence in schools. He also starred in the television movie Blood In, Blood Out (1993), broadcast on CBS.

He lives on a ranch when not filming.
BornMarch 10, 1940
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Chuck Norris in Walker, Texas Ranger (1993)
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  • Crime Boss: Rockay City
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  • Kurt Angle, Mike Tenay, A.J. Styles, Gail Kim, Joe Seanoa, Chris Parks, Jeremy Fritz, Bobby Roode, and James Storm in TNA iMPACT! Wrestling (2004)
    TNA iMPACT! Wrestling
  • Hawaii Five-0 (2010)
    Hawaii Five-0
  • Jeff Garlin, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Troy Gentile, Hayley Orrantia, and Sean Giambrone in The Goldbergs (2013)
    The Goldbergs
    • (voice)
  • Dolph Lundgren, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bruce Willis, Jet Li, Chuck Norris, Jason Statham, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, and Liam Hemsworth in The Expendables 2 (2012)
    The Expendables 2
  • Chuck Norris, Joanna Pacula, and Daniel Bernhardt in The Cutter (2005)
    The Cutter
  • Chuck Norris in Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005)
    Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire
  • Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)
    Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
  • Mike O'Malley, Anthony Clark, Jean Louisa Kelly, and Liza Snyder in Yes, Dear (2000)
    Yes, Dear
  • Bells of Innocence (2003)
    Bells of Innocence
  • Chuck Norris in The President's Man: A Line in the Sand (2002)
    The President's Man: A Line in the Sand
  • Chuck Norris in Walker, Texas Ranger (1993)
    Walker, Texas Ranger
  • The President's Man (2000)
    The President's Man
  • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung in Martial Law (1998)
    Martial Law
  • Chuck Norris, Marco Sanchez, and James Wlcek in Sons of Thunder (1999)
    Sons of Thunder
  • Chuck Norris and Eddie Cibrian in Logan's War: Bound by Honor (1998)
    Logan's War: Bound by Honor

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    Walker, Texas Ranger

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  • Chuck Norris's Epic Guide to Military Vehicles (2019)
    Chuck Norris's Epic Guide to Military Vehicles
  • Inside World Combat League
  • Chuck Norris, Joanna Pacula, and Daniel Bernhardt in The Cutter (2005)
    The Cutter
  • Chuck Norris in Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005)
    Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire
  • Janine Turner, Mike Norris, and Amanda Alch in Birdie & Bogey (2004)
    Birdie & Bogey
  • Chuck Norris in The President's Man: A Line in the Sand (2002)
    The President's Man: A Line in the Sand
  • Chuck Norris in Walker, Texas Ranger (1993)
    Walker, Texas Ranger
  • The President's Man (2000)
    The President's Man
  • Chuck Norris, Marco Sanchez, and James Wlcek in Sons of Thunder (1999)
    Sons of Thunder
  • Chuck Norris and Eddie Cibrian in Logan's War: Bound by Honor (1998)
    Logan's War: Bound by Honor
  • Jonathan Brandis and Chuck Norris in Sidekicks (1992)
    Sidekicks

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    • March 10, 1940
    • Ryan, Oklahoma, USA
    • Gena O'KellyNovember 28, 1998 - present (2 children)
    • Mike Norris
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  • Other works
    Book: "The Secret Power Within: Zen Solutions to Real Problems"
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    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 3 Interviews
    • 11 Articles
    • 2 Pictorials
    • 7 Magazine Cover Photos

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    Is only one of three Americans to achieve eighth-degree black belt status in tae-kwon-do.
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    Whatever luck I had, I made. I was never a natural athlete, but I paid my dues in sweat and concentration and took the time necessary to learn karate and become world champion.
    • Usually plays heroes who are good guys to the bone, and despite having punishing martial arts skills, would always rather find a better solution than fighting.
    • An Eye for an Eye
      (1981)
      $250,000

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