Chuck Norris
Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris (born March 10, 1940) is an American martial artist, actor, film producer, and screenwriter. After serving in the United States Air Force, Norris won many martial arts championships and later founded his own discipline, Chun Kuk Do. Norris is a black belt in Tang Soo Do, Brazilian jiu jitsu and Judo. Shortly after, in Hollywood, Norris trained celebrities in martial arts. Norris went on to appear in a minor role in the spy film The Wrecking Crew (1969). Friend and fellow actor Bruce Lee invited him to play one of the main villains in Way of the Dragon (1972). While Norris continued acting, friend and student Steve McQueen suggested to him that he take it seriously. Norris took the starring role in the action film Breaker! Breaker! (1977) which turned a profit. His second lead Good Guys Wear Black (1978) became a hit, and Norris became a popular action film star.
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| Full name at birth | Carlos Ray Norris
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| Claim to fame | Walker: Texas Ranger
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| Date of birth | 10 March 1940
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| Place of birth | Ryan, Oklahoma, USA
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| Occupation | Actor, martial artist, film producer, screenwriter, air policeman (U.S. Air Force)
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| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm)
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| Shoe size | 12
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| Pets | white shepherd (Dog - Angel)
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| Residence | Navasota, Texas, U.S.
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| Net worth | $70,000,000 USD
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| High school | North Torrance High School, Torrance, California, United States (1958)
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| Talent agency | Top Kick Productions, Inc.
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- His real first name is Carlos
- He is a born again Christian.
- His voice and drama coach was Jonathan Harris, of "Lost in Space" (1965) fame. Harris "taught him how to speak," by putting his fingers in Norris's mouth, and stretching the mouth wide open. Chuck names Jonathan as the only man in the world who could get away with doing that to him... which Harris was always proud of.
- 1004: Actively supported George W. Bush's campaign to become Governor of Texas.
- Was a guest star on "The Price Is Right Million Dollar Spectacular" (2003) (mini) honoring Bob Barker's 80th birthday. Other celebrity guests included Céline Dion, Ray Romano, Charlie Sheen and Larry King.
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