Chuck Norris
Biography
Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris, born on March 10, 1940, is a prominent American martial artist and actor. Following his service in the United States Air Force, he gained recognition as a martial artist and established his own martial arts discipline, Chun Kuk Do. In 2005, Norris became the subject of an online phenomenon known as "Chuck Norris facts," where humorous and exaggerated claims about his strength and abilities circulated widely.
He is well-known for his roles in various action films, including "Way of the Dragon," where he famously starred alongside Bruce Lee, and he was the marquee star for The Cannon Group during the 1980s. From 1993 to 2001, Norris starred in the hit television series "Walker, Texas Ranger," which solidified his status as a cultural icon.
Norris is also a committed Christian and leans towards conservative political views. He has authored several books focused on Christianity and has actively supported numerous Republican candidates and initiatives. In the 2007-2008 election cycle, he endorsed former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee for the Republican presidential nomination. Furthermore, Norris contributes a column to the conservative news platform WorldNetDaily, sharing his perspectives on various issues.
Filmography
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Breaker! Breaker!
1977 • John David 'J.D.' Dawes
Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection
1990 • Col. Scott McCoy
An Eye for an Eye (1981)
1981 • Sean Kane
Good Guys Wear Black
1978 • John T. Booker
The Expendables 2
2012 • Booker
The Delta Force
1986 • Major Scott McCoy
Invasion U.S.A.
1985 • Matt Hunter
Missing in Action
1984 • Col. James Braddock
Lone Wolf McQuade
1983 • J.J. McQuade
Hero and the Terror
1988 • Danny O'Brien
Logan's War: Bound by Honor
1998 • Jake Fallon
The President's Man: A Line in the Sand
2002 • Joshua McCord
Game of Death
1978 • Colt
Top Dog
1995 • Jake Wilder
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
1985 • Colonel James Braddock
Firewalker
1986 • Max Donigan
Forest Warrior
1996 • Jedidiah McKenna
Hellbound
1994 • Frank Shatter
Forced Vengeance
1982 • Josh Randall
Agent Recon
2025 • Alastair
The Hitman
1991 • Garret / Grogan
The President's Man
2000 • Joshua McCord