Chuck Norris is a legendary martial artist and actor who has starred in many action movies and television shows.
He is also an author, conservative Christian, and Republican supporter. He is known for his outstanding fighting skills, tough guy image, and internet meme status.
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- Full name: Carlos Ray Norris
- Nickname: Chuck
- Date of birth: March 10, 1940
- Age: 84
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Ryan, Oklahoma, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Martial artist, actor, writer
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
- Parents: Wilma Norris and Ray Norris
- Siblings: Wieland and Aaron Norris
- Spouse: Diane Holecek (1958-1989), Gina O’Kelly (1998-present)
- Children: Mike, Eric, Dinah, Dakota and Danielle Norris
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $70 million
Early life and education
Chuck Norris, 84, was born on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma, to Wilma and Ray Norris. He was the eldest of three sons.
His father was a World War II veteran, mechanic, bus driver and truck driver. His mother was a homemaker. Norris is of mixed Irish, English and Cherokee descent.
He grew up in a poor rural area where he experienced bullying and racial discrimination. As a child, he was shy and introverted and did not excel academically or in sports.
Norris joined the Air Force after graduating from high school in 1958 and was stationed at Osan Air Base in South Korea, where he studied martial arts, especially Tang Soo Do and Taekwondo.
He earned black belts in both disciplines and founded his own style, Chun Kuk Do. In 1962, he returned to the United States and served as an aviation police officer at March Air Force Base in California. He retired from the Air Force in 1966.
Personal life
Chuck Norris was married twice and had five children. He married his first wife, Diana Holecek, in 1958 when he was 18 and she was 17. They had two sons, Mike and Eric, who later became actors and martial artists.
However, their marriage became strained by Norris’s frequent absences due to his film career, and a scandal ensued in 1963 when Norris fathered a daughter, Dina, with another woman. Dina did not meet her father until she was 26. Norris and Holecek divorced in 1989 after 30 years of marriage.
Norris married his second wife, Gena O’Kelley, in 1998. Gena, a former model and actress, was 23 years younger than Norris. In 2001, they had twins, Dakota and Danielleigh.
They live on a ranch in Navasota, Texas, where they raise cattle and horses. Norris is a devout Christian and has written several books about his faith. He is also a philanthropist who supports various causes such as veterans, children and martial arts.
Profession
Chuck Norris began his career as a martial artist and won many championships and titles. He was the first Westerner to earn the title of eighth degree black belt master in Taekwondo.
He also trained with other famous martial artists such as Bruce Lee, Gene Lebel and Bob Wall. He opened a karate school and taught celebrities such as Steve McQueen, Priscilla Presley and Donny Osment.
Norris made his film debut in 1969 in the film The Saboteur. Way of the Dragon(1972)He fought Bruce Lee at the Colosseum.
He became an action star, appearing in the following films: Destroyers! Destroyers! (1977), Good Men Wear Black (1978), The Octagon (1980), An Eye for an Eye (1981), Lone Wolf McQuaid (1983), The Missing (1984), Invasion of America (1985), Delta Force (1986), Firewalker (1986), and The Expendables 2 (2012).
He also starred in the TV series Walkerr, and starred in The Texas Ranger from 1993 to 2001, playing a tough and ethical lawman.
He has also worked as a voice actor, in video games and commercials. Norris has also published books on martial arts, philosophy, politics, Christianity and fiction.
Some of his books are Secrets of the Heart Power (1988), The Secret Power Within: Zen Solutions to Real Problems (1996), Black Belt Patriotism: How to Wake Up America (2008) and The Official Chuck Norris Factbook: Chuck’s 101 Favorite Facts and Stories (2009).
Awards
Chuck Norris has received many awards and honors for his achievements and contributions. Some of them are:
- Martial Arts Hall of Fame (1989).
- Golden Boot Award (1992).
- Veteran of the Year Award (2001).
- Texas Rangers Hall of Fame (2010).
- Houston World Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award (2013).
- Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from Liberty University (2015).
- Honorary Texan (2017).
net worth
According to multiple sources, Chuck Norris’ net worth is estimated to be $70 million.
His successful career as a martial artist, actor, writer, and producer has allowed him to amass a vast fortune. He also owns several properties such as a ranch in Texas, a house in California, and a villa in Hawaii.
dispute
Chuck Norris has been involved in several controversies, such as:
- The controversial products endorsed, such as Total Gym fitness equipment, Gazelle Freestyle and Ab Force belts, were accused of false advertising and deceptive marketing.
- Made homophobic comments, such as criticizing the inclusion of gay characters on television shows, opposing same-sex marriage, and supporting the Boy Scouts’ ban on gay members and leaders.
- Sued his publisher, Penguin Group, for $20 million, claiming that they published the book “The Truth About Chuck Norris: 400 Facts About the Greatest Human Being in the World”, which satirized his online fame and damaged his reputation.
- Spread conspiracy theories, such as claims that President Barack Obama was not born in the United States, that the United Nations is plotting to establish a world government, and that chemtrails are poisoning the atmosphere.
Social Media
- Instagram: @chucknorris
- Twitter: @chucknorris
Filmography
- Destroyer
- Way of the Dragon
- San Francisco Massacre
- Destroyer! Destroyer!
- Good People Wear Black
- One person’s strength
- Octagon
- An Eye for an Eye
- Silent Anger
- Forced to Revenge
- Lone Wolf McQuaid
- Missing
- Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
- The Rule of Silence
- Invasion of the United States
- Delta Force
- Fire Walker
books
Chuck Norris has written the following books:
- Win the Karate Championship
- Get Strong! Chuck Norris Fitness System
- The Secret of Inner Strength
- The Secret Power of Zen to Solve Practical Problems
- Against All Odds: My Story
- Knight of Justice
- Threats to justice
- Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America
