Carlos Ray “Chuck” Norris is a well known American martial artist. In addition to his competitive karate career, he has also served as an actor, film producer, and screenwriter. Chuck Norris has starred in many successful action movies including the long-running CBS drama Walker, Texas Ranger. Norris has won many martial arts championships and he is also the founder of the discipline, Chun Kuk Do.
As Chuck Norris reached the milestone age of 80 years old, here are some interesting facts about his life and career.
Quick facts about Chuck Norris
- Name: Carlos Ray Norris
- Birth date: March 10, 1940
- Present age: 80 years old
- Birth Place: Ryan, Oklahoma, U.S
- Known for: Actor, martial artist, film producer, screenwriter, air policeman (U.S.
Air Force) - Years active: 1968–present
- Net worth: $70 million.
Early life of Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris was born in Ryan, Oklahoma on March 10, 1940. He is the oldest amongst the three brothers. Chuck Norris once described himself as “the shy kid who never excelled at anything in school.” Chuck’s father was alcoholic and after his parents divorced, his father disappeared altogether from his life. Norris with his mother and brothers moved to California at the age of 10 and he went to North Torrance High School.
In 1958, Norris and his high school sweetheart, Dianne Holechek married. In this year he also joined the U.S. Air Force. In Osan Air Base in South Korea where Chuck Norris was stationed during his term, he got involved in martial arts. In 1962, he left the Air Force and started his career as a karate instructor.
Personal life of Chuck Norris
Norris was married to Dianne Holechek but the couple divorced in 1988. Norris has three children from his first marriage. In 1998, Norris married Gena O’Kelley and the couple share a twin.
How much is Chuck Norris worth?
Chuck Norris has an estimated net worth of $70 million. He has amassed his wealth from acting in several action films apart from serving as martial arts trainer.
Top 10 movies of Chuck Norris
Here is the list of top 10 Chuck Norris movies, ranked according to their IMDb ratings that you should definitely watch.
- The Way of the Dragon
- Lone Wolf McQuade
- Code of Silence
- Forced Vengeance
- The Delta Force
- An Eye for an Eye
- Missing in Action
- Hero and the Terror
- Firewalker
- Hellbound
If you are an ardent fan of Chuck Norris, you should definitely watch these movies to catch the martial arts legend in action.
