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Chuck Norris's fight career lasted from 1964-1974. Norris started off by losing his first three tournaments but, by 1966, he was almost unbeatable. Among the numerous titles he won were The National Karate Championships (1966), All-Star Championships (1966), World Middleweight Karate Championship (1967)... See full bio »

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Carlos Ray Norris
in Ryan, Oklahoma, USA
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Hide HideActor (38 titles)
2012 The Expendables 2 (post-production)
Booker
 
2005 The Cutter
John Shepherd
 
2005 Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (TV movie)
Capt. Ranger Cordell Walker
 
2003 Bells of Innocence
Matthew
 
2002 The President's Man: A Line in the Sand (TV movie)
Joshua McCord
 
1993-2001 Walker, Texas Ranger (TV series)
Cordell Walker
– The Final Showdown: Part 1 (2001) … Cordell Walker
– The Final Showdown: Part 2 (2001) … Cordell Walker
– Blood Diamonds (2001) … Cordell Walker
– Reel Rangers (2001) … Cordell Walker
– Unsafe Speed (2001) … Cordell Walker
See all 196 episodes »
 
2000 The President's Man (TV movie)
Joshua McCord
 
2000 Martial Law (TV series)
Cordell Walker
– Honor Among Strangers (2000) … Cordell Walker
 
1999 Sons of Thunder (TV series)
Cordell Walker
– Thunder by Your Side (1999) … Cordell Walker
– Lost & Found (1999) … Cordell Walker
– Fighting Back (1999) … Cordell Walker
– Moment of Truth (1999) … Cordell Walker
 
1998 Logan's War: Bound by Honor (TV movie)
Jake Fallon
 
1996 Forest Warrior
McKenna
 
1995 Top Dog
Jake Wilder
 
1994 Hellbound
Frank Shatter
 
1994 Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion
Ranger Cordell Walker
 
1993 Wind in the Wire (TV movie)
 
1992 Sidekicks
Chuck Norris
 
1991 The Hitman
Garret/Grogan
 
1990 Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection
Col. Scott McCoy
 
1988 Hero and the Terror
Danny O'Brien
 
1988 Braddock: Missing in Action III
Col. James Braddock
 
1986 Firewalker
Max Donigan
 
1986 The Delta Force
Maj. Scott McCoy
 
1985 Invasion U.S.A.
Matt Hunter
 
1985 Code of Silence
Eddie Cusack
 
1985 Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
Colonel James Braddock
 
1984 Missing in Action
Col. James Braddock
 
1983 Lone Wolf McQuade
J.J. McQuade
 
1982 Forced Vengeance
Josh Randall
 
1982 Silent Rage
Sheriff Dan Stevens
 
1981 An Eye for an Eye
Sean Kane
 
1980 The Octagon
Scott James
 
1979 A Force of One
Matt Logan
 
1978 Good Guys Wear Black
John T. Booker
 
1977 Breaker! Breaker!
John David 'J.D.' Dawes
 
1974 Slaughter in San Francisco
Chuck Slaughter / Chuck Norris
 
1973 The Student Teachers
Karate Instructor
 
1972 The Way of the Dragon
Colt
 
1969 The Wrecking Crew
Man in the House of 7 Joys (uncredited)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
1995-2001 Walker, Texas Ranger (TV series) (performer: Eyes Of The Ranger - 160 episodes)
– The Final Showdown: Part 1 (2001) (performer: Eyes Of The Ranger - theme)
– The Final Showdown: Part 2 (2001) (performer: Eyes Of The Ranger - theme)
– Blood Diamonds (2001) (performer: Eyes Of The Ranger - theme)
– Reel Rangers (2001) (performer: Eyes Of The Ranger - theme)
– Unsafe Speed (2001) (performer: Eyes Of The Ranger - theme)
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Show ShowProducer (9 titles)
2005 The Cutter (executive producer)
 
2005 Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2004 Birdie and Bogey (executive producer)
 
2002 The President's Man: A Line in the Sand (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2000 The President's Man (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1995-2001 Walker, Texas Ranger (TV series) (executive producer - 12 episodes)
– Thunderhawk (2000) (executive producer)
– Livegirls.now (1999) (executive producer)
– Lost Boys (1999) (executive producer)
– On the Border (1998) (executive producer)
– Eyes of a Ranger (1998) (executive producer)
See all 12 episodes »
 
1999 Sons of Thunder (TV series) (executive producer - 6 episodes)
– Thunder by Your Side (1999) (executive producer)
– Underground (1999) (executive producer)
– Lost & Found (1999) (executive producer)
– Daddy's Girl (1999) (executive producer)
– Fighting Back (1999) (executive producer)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1998 Logan's War: Bound by Honor (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1992 Sidekicks (executive producer)
 
Show ShowWriter (5 titles)
1997-2001 Walker, Texas Ranger (TV series)
– Medieval Crimes (2001) (story)
– Justice for All (2001) (story)
– Golden Boy (2001) (writer)
– Lucas: Part 2 (1997) (story)
– Lucas: Part 1 (1997) (story)
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1999 Sons of Thunder (TV series)
 
1998 Logan's War: Bound by Honor (TV movie) (story)
 
1988 Braddock: Missing in Action III (written by)
 
1985 Invasion U.S.A. (screenplay)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (3 titles)
1980 The Octagon (fight choreographer)
 
1978 Good Guys Wear Black (martial arts choreographer)
 
1977 Breaker! Breaker! (fight choreographer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1996 Walker, Texas Ranger (TV series)
– A Ranger Christmas (1996) (performer: "The Streets of Laredo" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowStunts (1 title)
1979 A Force of One (fight choreographer)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2006 Evolucion (short) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (51 titles)
2011 Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (documentary) (pre-production)
Himself
 
2010 Salvados (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 October 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2009 Hannity (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 November 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Mile High: How to Win... and Lose... the White House (documentary)
Himself - Interviewee
 
2008 Larry King Live (TV series)
Himself
– Chuck Norris Gets Political (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Glenn Beck (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 6 February 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 The Live Desk (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 6 February 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2007 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 December 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2006 The Tony Danza Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.79 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2005 The Contender (TV series)
Himself
– Tears of Pain and Sorrow (2005) … Himself (uncredited)
– Random Acts of Courage (2005) … Himself (uncredited)
 
2004 On the Record w/ Greta Van Susteren (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 September 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 September 2004 (2004) … Himself (uncredited)
 
2004 Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
Himself
 
2004 UFC 46: Supernatural (TV movie)
Himself
 
2003 The Price Is Right Million Dollar Spectacular (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Bob's Birthday Party (2003) … Himself - Guest
 
2003 Yes, Dear (TV series)
Himself
– Jimmy and Chuck (2003) … Himself
 
2001 2001 ABC World Stunt Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2001 American Veteran Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2001 CBS Cares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 January 2001 (2001) … Himself
 
1994-1999 Howard Stern (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 November 1999 (1999) … Himself
– Episode dated 11 May 1995 (1995) … Himself
– Episode dated 14 March 1995 (1995) … Himself
– Episode dated 13 March 1995 (1995) … Himself
– Episode dated 5 December 1994 (1994) … Himself
 
1999 The Howard Stern Radio Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 November 1999 (1999) … Himself
 
1996-1998 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 28 October 1998 (1998) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 September 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
1998 The Immortal Masters (video short)
Himself
 
1998 The Path of the Dragon (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1998 Mystic Origins of the Martial Arts (video documentary)
Himself
 
1997 Chuck Norris: Private Lesson (video documentary)
Instructor
 
1996 Walker: Behind the Scenes with TV's Toughest Cop (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1994 Survivor Series (TV movie)
Himself
 
1994 Undertaker - He Buries Them Alive (video)
Himself
 
1993 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 April 1993 (1993) … Himself
 
1993 The Howard Stern Interview (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.8 (1993) … Himself
 
1993 The Curse of the Dragon (documentary)
Himself
 
1992 De tú a tú (TV series)
– Episode dated 26 March 1992 (1992)
 
1992 Dying for a Smoke (video documentary)
Himself
 
1991 The Howard Stern Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 2 November 1991 (1991) … Himself
 
1991 WrestleMania VII (video)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1990 Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge (video documentary)
Himself
 
1990 Clint, 'The Rookie' & Me (TV movie)
Himself
 
1990 Happy Birthday, Bugs!: 50 Looney Years (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1989 One for the Road (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
1987 The Ultimate Stuntman: A Tribute to Dar Robinson (TV documentary)
Himself/Host
 
1986 Omnibus: The Last Moguls (documentary)
Himself
 
1986 The 43rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
1986 Chuck Norris: Karate Kommandos (TV series)
Himself
– Deadly Dolphin (1986) … Himself (voice)
– Island of the Walking Dead (1986) … Himself (voice)
– Menace from Space (1986) … Himself (voice)
– Target: Chuck Norris (1986) … Himself (voice)
– Terror Train (1986) … Himself (voice)
 
1983 The Making of 'Lone Wolf McQuade' (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1976 The Warrior Within (documentary)
Himself
 
1973 Flip (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.13 (1973) … Himself
 
1973 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 July 1973 (1973) … Himself
 
1973 Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend (documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1970 Room 222 (TV series)
Himself
– Dreams of Glory (1970) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (13 titles)
2010 WWE: John Morrison - Rock Star (video)
Himself
 
2010 The Gracies and the Birth of Vale Tudo (documentary)
Himself
 
2009 WWE: Survivor Series Anthology, Vol. 2 (video)
Himself
 
2009 WWE: The Rise and Fall of WCW (video)
Himself
 
2008 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
 
2001 The Unbeatable Bruce Lee (video documentary)
Himself
 
2000 Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey (video documentary)
 
2000 Hollywood Remembers Lee Marvin (TV documentary)
Maj. Scott McCoy (uncredited)
 
1992 Bruce Lee and Kung Fu Mania (documentary)
 
1986 Cathode Fuck (video documentary)
Himself, Guest on 'The Phil Donahue Show'
 
1978 The Game of Death
Fighter
 
1977 Bruce Lee, the Legend (documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1974 Kung Fu Killers (TV documentary)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1997-) TV commercials: Infomercials for the Gazelle Total Gym (with Christie Brinkley). See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | 2 Print Biographies  | 3 Interviews  | 10 Articles  | 7 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

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Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

There are a dozen death spots, another dozen paralyzing death spots, and many, many disabling spots on the body. We human beings are quite fragile, you know. See more »

Trivia:

Was offered the role of Steiner in The Game of Death, but turned it down. See more »

Trademark:

Incredible physical strength and athletic prowess See more »

Nickname:

Ground Chuck See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces