Chuck Norris

Date of Birth: March 10, 1940

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Carlos Ray “Chuck” Norris is an iconic American martial artist, actor, film producer, and screenwriter who was born on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma. Norris is best known for his roles in action films and television series, including the highly popular “Walker, Texas Ranger.” He began his career as a martial artist, winning numerous championships and becoming a karate instructor to many celebrities. His film career took off after he played a villain in the Bruce Lee film “Way of the Dragon” in 1972. Norris’s rugged looks and martial arts prowess made him a star in action films throughout the 1980s, including hits like “The Octagon” (1980), “Lone Wolf McQuade” (1983), and the “Missing in Action” series. Beyond his acting career, Norris has authored several books on martial arts, exercise, philosophy, politics, and Christianity. He is also a philanthropist, supporting numerous charities and organizations, particularly those that benefit children and veterans.

5 Interesting Facts about Chuck Norris

1. Chuck Norris holds black belts in several martial arts disciplines, including Tang Soo Do, Taekwondo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

2. He served in the United States Air Force as an Air Policeman in South Korea, where he began his martial arts training.

3. Norris founded his own school of martial arts, Chun Kuk Do (“Universal Way”).

4. He was inducted into the Martial Arts History Museum’s Hall of Fame in 1999.

5. Chuck Norris’s image as a tough, invincible hero has given rise to the internet phenomenon known as “Chuck Norris Facts,” a series of satirical factoids and hyperbolic claims about his strength and toughness.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Chuck Norris

1. “Men are like steel. When they lose their temper, they lose their worth.”

2. “I’ve always found that anything worth achieving will always have obstacles in the way, and you’ve got to have that drive and determination to overcome those obstacles on route to whatever it is that you want to accomplish.”

3. “I don’t initiate violence, I retaliate.”

4. “The only time we fail is when we stop trying.”

5. “A lot of times people look at the negative side of what they feel they can’t do. I always look on the positive side of what I can do.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Chuck Norris’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $70 million.

Children

Chuck Norris has five children. From his first marriage to Dianne Holechek, he has two sons: Mike and Eric Norris. He also has a daughter, Dina, from a previous relationship. From his second marriage to Gena O’Kelley, he has twins: Dakota Alan Norris and Danilee Kelly Norris.