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Modèle:For Modèle:Pp-semi-protected Modèle:Infobox actor Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris (born March 10, 1940) is an American martial artist, action star, and Hollywood actor who is most well known for playing Cordell "Cord" Walker on Walker, Texas Ranger, his training with Bruce Lee and for his iconically tough image.

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Biography

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Early life

www.filmreference.com/film/3/Chuck-Norris.html|title=Chuck Norris Biography (1940-)|accessdate=2007-12-22}}</ref> Norris's paternal grandfather (an immigrant) and maternal grandmother were Irish, while his paternal grandmother and maternal grandfather were Cherokee Native Americans.<ref name="ADwCN">« »</ref> Norris was named after Carlos Berry, his father's minister. He has two younger brothers, Weiland (deceased) and Aaron (a Hollywood producer). When Norris was sixteen, his parents divorced,<ref name="CNSSP">« »</ref> and he later relocated to Prairie Village, Kansas and then Torrance, California with his mother and brothers.<ref name="ADwCN"/> Norris describes his childhood as downbeat. He was nonathletic, shy, and scholastically mediocre. Other children taunted him about his mixed ethnicity, and Norris daydreamed about beating up his tormentors. Norris mentioned in his autobiography that his father had a very serious problem with drinking and "wasn't there" a lot for him growing up. Norris admitted that he loved his father but did not like him. However, he professed that he only felt pity for the man because "that was just how he was, and he missed so much."//www.filmreference.com/film/3/Chuck-Norris.html|title=Chuck Norris Biography (1940-)|accessdate=2007-12-22}}</ref> Norris's paternal grandfather (an immigrant) and maternal grandmother were Irish, while his paternal grandmother and maternal grandfather were Cherokee Native Americans.<ref name="ADwCN">« »</ref> Norris was named after Carlos Berry, his father's minister. He has two younger brothers, Weiland (deceased) and Aaron (a Hollywood producer). When Norris was sixteen, his parents divorced,<ref name="CNSSP">« »</ref> and he later relocated to Prairie Village, Kansas and then Torrance, California with his mother and brothers.<ref name="ADwCN"/> Norris describes his childhood as downbeat. He was nonathletic, shy, and scholastically mediocre. Other children taunted him about his mixed ethnicity, and Norris daydreamed about beating up his tormentors. Norris mentioned in his autobiography that his father had a very serious problem with drinking and "wasn't there" a lot for him growing up. Norris admitted that he loved his father but did not like him. However, he professed that he only felt pity for the man because "that was just how he was, and he missed so much."

Norris finished high school and soon married his girlfriend, Diane Holechek. He then joined the United States Air Force as an Air Policeman in 1958 and was sent to Osan Air Base, South Korea. It was in South Korea that Norris acquired the nickname Chuck and began his training in Tang Soo Do (tangsudo), an interest that would lead to black belts in that art and the founding of the Chun Kuk Do ("Universal Way") form. He also created the education associations United Fighting Arts Federation and "KickStart" (formerly "Kick Drugs Out of America"), a middle school and high school–based program intended to give at-risk children a focus point in life through the martial arts. When he returned to the United States of America, he continued to act as an AP at March Air Force Base California. Norris was discharged in August of 1962. He worked for the Northrop Corporation and opened a chain of karate schools, which Chad McQueen, Steve McQueen's son, attended.<ref name="ADwCN" />

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Rise to fame

Norris' career in tournament karate began on a losing note. He was defeated in his first two tournaments, dropping decisions to Joe Lewis and Allan Steen and three matches at the International Karate Championships to Tony Tulleners. However, by 1967, Norris began to demonstrate his skill and scored victories over the likes of Joe Lewis, Skipper Mullins, Arnold Urquidez, Victor Moore, Ron Marchini, and Steve Sanders. In early 1968, Norris suffered the fifth and last loss of his career, losing an upset decision to Louis Delgado. However, on November 24, 1968, he avenged his defeat to Delgado and in the process won the Professional Middleweight Karate champion (non-contact) title, which he held for six consecutive years.<ref name="CNSSP"/> In 1969, he won Karate's triple crown for the most tournament wins of the year, and the fighter of the year award by Black Belt Magazine. It was also in 1969 that Norris made his acting debut in the Dean Martin movie The Wrecking Crew.

In 1970, his younger brother Weiland was killed in Vietnam. Norris later dedicated his Missing in Action films to his brother's memory. At a martial arts demonstration in Long Beach, Norris met the soon-to-be famous martial artist Bruce Lee whom he respects and considers as superior.^{[citation needed]} In 1972, he acted as Bruce Lee's nemesis in the movie Way of the Dragon (titled Return of the Dragon in its US distribution), which is widely credited with launching his way into stardom. In Asia, he is still known primarily for this role. In 1974, McQueen encouraged him to begin acting classes at MGM. Chuck Norris retired with a karate record of 65–5, having avenged all of his defeats.

www.imdb.com/title/tt0087538/trivia|title=The Karate Kid (1984) - Trivia|accessdate=2007-12-22}}</ref> On a February 9, 2006 episode of Adam Carolla's radio show, Norris said that he was never offered the role. Norris noted that he was already playing leading roles by the time The Karate Kid was in production.//www.imdb.com/title/tt0087538/trivia|title=The Karate Kid (1984) - Trivia|accessdate=2007-12-22}}</ref> On a February 9, 2006 episode of Adam Carolla's radio show, Norris said that he was never offered the role. Norris noted that he was already playing leading roles by the time The Karate Kid was in production.

Over the next four years, Norris became Cannon's most prominent star, appearing in eight films, including Code of Silence, The Delta Force, and Firewalker, in which he co-starred with Academy Award winner Louis Gossett, Jr.. Many of the aforementioned films were produced by Chuck Norris' brother Aaron, as were several episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger. In 1986, he was involved in the production of the Ruby Spears cartoon Karate Kommandos.

worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56560|title=Questions I am asked most about martial arts|date=July 9, 2007}}</ref> However Norris himself appears to have been misled about this as there were at least two other US Black Belts (Charles 'Chuck' Sereff and Edward Sell<ref>http://christiantaekwondouniversity.net/founders.htm</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.reuters.com/article/rbssTechMediaTelecomNews/idUSN2129580420071222//ohdokwan.ca/charlessereff.html</ref>) awarded TKD 8th Dan several years previously. On July 1, 2000 he was presented the Golden Lifetime Achievement Award by the World Karate Union Hall of Fame.//worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56560|title=Questions I am asked most about martial arts|date=July 9, 2007}}</ref> However Norris himself appears to have been misled about this as there were at least two other US Black Belts (Charles 'Chuck' Sereff and Edward Sell<ref>http://christiantaekwondouniversity.net/founders.htm</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.reuters.com/article/rbssTechMediaTelecomNews/idUSN2129580420071222//ohdokwan.ca/charlessereff.html</ref>) awarded TKD 8th Dan several years previously. On July 1, 2000 he was presented the Golden Lifetime Achievement Award by the World Karate Union Hall of Fame.

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Walker, Texas Ranger

By the close of the 1980s, Cannon Films had faded from prominence, and Norris' star appeal seemed to go with it. He reprised his Delta Force role for MGM, which had acquired the Cannon library after the latter's Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Norris went on to make several more largely ignored films before making a transition to television. In 1993, he began shooting the series Walker, Texas Ranger, which lasted eight years on CBS and continued in heavy syndication on other channels.

On October 17, 2005, CBS premiered the Sunday night "Movie of the Week" Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire. The production was a continuation of the series, and not scripted to be a reunion movie. Norris reprised his role as Cordell "Cord" Walker for the movie. He has stated that future Walker, Texas Ranger "Movie of the Week" projects are expected, however, this was severely impaired by CBS' 2006–2007 season decision to no longer regularly schedule MOWs on Sunday night.

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Personal life

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Norris pinning corporal chevrons on United States Marine Corps Corporal John Wright during a promotion ceremony at Camp Taqaddum in the Al Anbar province of Iraq on November 2, 2006.

In 1963, his first child with Holechek, a son named Mike, was born. A daughter, Dina, was born in 1964, and a second son, Eric, followed in 1965. After 30 years of marriage, Norris and Holechek divorced in 1988. He married again in 1998, this time to former model Gena O'Kelley, and she delivered twins in 2001: Dakota Alan Norris, a boy, and Danilee Kelly Norris, a girl. Norris has always been a very loving family man; it was noted in People that his adult sons still hug and kiss him goodbye. "It's great my boys aren't afraid to show love," Norris said, "nothing can buy that". Norris's son, Mike, said of his father: "Dad never had a lot of love growing up, but he has given me and my brother all that he should have had in multiples". Both of Norris's sons are married and he has 6 grandchildren including American actress Gabby Di Ciolli.

Currently, Norris lives in north Dallas and owns a ranch between Navasota, Texas and Anderson, Texas. He also has a small residence in Los Angeles for when he does films or television shows. He works for KickStart, which is located in Dallas and Houston.

www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=52567|title=WorldNetDaily: On Chuck Norris 'mania' sweeping the net|date=2006|accessdate=2006-12-09}}</ref> those who are troubled should turn to Jesus, and is quoted as saying "true patriots" do not stay clear of discussing religion and politics.<ref>Modèle:Cite newswww.reuters.com/article/rbssTechMediaTelecomNews/idUSN2129580420071222//www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE ID=53032</ref>//www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=52567|title=WorldNetDaily: On Chuck Norris 'mania' sweeping the net|date=2006|accessdate=2006-12-09}}</ref> those who are troubled should turn to Jesus, and is quoted as saying "true patriots" do not stay clear of discussing religion and politics.<ref>Modèle:Cite newswww.reuters.com/article/rbssTechMediaTelecomNews/idUSN2129580420071222//www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE ID=53032</ref>

Norris serves on the board of directors of the NCBCPS, an organization promoting the use of the Bible in public schools, and also speaks on behalf of organizations advocating offical prayers in public schools.

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Political views

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Norris anchoring on Fox News Channel Hannity & Colmes.

www.newsmeat.com/celebrity_political_donations/Chuck_Norris.php|title=Newsmeat: Chuck Norris' Federal Campaign Contribution Report|date=2006|accessdate=2006-12-09}}</ref> On January 26, 2007 Norris filled in for Sean Hannity as a co-host on the popular Fox News Channel debate program Hannity & Colmes alongside Alan Colmes. On October 22, 2007, Norris announced his endorsement of Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee for President.<ref>http://www.mikehuckabee.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Blogs.View&Blog_id=610</ref> Norris said "I believe the only one who has all of the characteristics to lead America forward into the future is ex-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee."<ref>Modèle:Cite newswww.reuters.com/article/rbssTechMediaTelecomNews/idUSN2129580420071222//wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE ID=58255</ref>//www.newsmeat.com/celebrity_political_donations/Chuck_Norris.php|title=Newsmeat: Chuck Norris' Federal Campaign Contribution Report|date=2006|accessdate=2006-12-09}}</ref> On January 26, 2007 Norris filled in for Sean Hannity as a co-host on the popular Fox News Channel debate program Hannity & Colmes alongside Alan Colmes. On October 22, 2007, Norris announced his endorsement of Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee for President.<ref>http://www.mikehuckabee.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Blogs.View&Blog_id=610</ref> Norris said "I believe the only one who has all of the characteristics to lead America forward into the future is ex-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee."<ref>Modèle:Cite newswww.reuters.com/article/rbssTechMediaTelecomNews/idUSN2129580420071222//wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE ID=58255</ref>

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Chun Kuk Do

Main article: Chun Kuk Do

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Chuck Norris in 1976.

Norris created the martial art Chun Kuk Do, which is based primarily on Tang Soo Do and includes elements from every combat style he knows. Like many other martial arts Chun Kuk Do includes a code of honor and rules to live by. These rules are from Chuck Norris' personal code. They are:

I will develop myself to the maximum of my potential in all ways.
I will forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievements.
I will continually work at developing love, happiness and loyalty in my family.
I will look for the good in all people and make them feel worthwhile.
If I have nothing good to say about a person, I will say nothing.
I will always be as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.
I will maintain an attitude of open-mindedness.
I will maintain respect for those in authority and demonstrate this respect at all times.
I will always remain loyal to God, my country, family and my friends.
I will remain highly goal-oriented throughout my life because that positive attitude helps my family, my country, and myself.

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Norris in popular culture

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In 2004, Late Night with Conan O'Brien began a recurring sketch in which O'Brien would pull a Walker Texas Ranger Lever next to his desk, which would cause a brief, out-of-context clip from Walker: Texas Ranger to play. This became one of the more popular segments on O'Brien's show and led to a guest appearance by Norris himself, who pulled his own "Conan O'Brien Lever" to play a clip of Norris beating up O'Brien. This segment has been credited as jump-starting the Norris craze and leading to enough interest to produce a Walker, Texas Ranger TV movie.

www.chucknorris.com/html/events.aspx?type=3</ref> He made an appearance on The Best Damn Sports Show, Period, where he commented on 11 of them, with his favorite being: "They once tried to carve Chuck Norris' face into Mount Rushmore, but the granite wasn't hard enough for his beard."//www.chucknorris.com/html/events.aspx?type=3</ref> He made an appearance on The Best Damn Sports Show, Period, where he commented on 11 of them, with his favorite being: "They once tried to carve Chuck Norris' face into Mount Rushmore, but the granite wasn't hard enough for his beard."

On November 29th, 2007, Gotham Books, the adult division of Penguin USA, released a book entitled, The Truth About Chuck Norris: 400 facts about the World's Greatest Human.<ref>Modèle:Cite book</ref> Norris subsequently filed suit in December against Penguin USA claiming "trademark infringement, unjust enrichment and privacy rights."<ref name="chucksuepwnt">{{cite web www.reuters.com/article/rbssTechMediaTelecomNews/idUSN2129580420071222//www.reuters.com/article/rbssTechMediaTelecomNews/idUSN2129580420071222 |title=Chuck Norris sues, says his tears no cancer cure |date=2007-12-21 |accessdate=2007-12-23 |author=Kearney, Christine |publisher=Reuters }}</ref>

In the parody song "The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny" the following cast is assembled to ultimately defeat Chuck Norris in battle after he defeats Indiana Jones and kills Batman: "Gandalf the Grey, Gandalf the White, Monty Python and the Holy Grail's Black Knight, Benito Mussolini, The Blue Meanie, Cowboy Curtis, Jambi the Genie, Robocop, the Terminator, Captain Kirk, Darth Vader, Lo Pan, Superman, every single Power Ranger, Bill S. Preston and Theodore Logan, Spock, The Rock, Doc Ock, and Hulk Hogan".<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.reuters.com/article/rbssTechMediaTelecomNews/idUSN2129580420071222//www.ultimateshowdown.org/lyrics.php</ref>

Norris rode out in a convertible on The Price is Right $1,000,000 Spectacular in 2003 to wish Bob Barker a happy 80th birthday. He also helped a contestant win the convertible playing the Lucky $even game. Norris had instructed Bob Barker in karate for years.

During the March 10, 2006 show of ESPN's Pardon the Interruption, numerous references were made to Norris on his birthday, including all of the cut-out heads on the set, which are usually of current sports stars, being replaced with Chuck Norris heads. Also, several humorous comments in reference to Chuck Norris were made by co-host, Tony Kornheiser, in a similar tone to that featured on the Chuck Norris Facts website.

Norris served as a guest referee at the World Wrestling Federation's Survivor Series 1994 for the casket match between The Undertaker and Yokozuna. A similar match took place at the Royal Rumble 1994 where ten other wrestlers beat down The Undertaker. Norris was called upon to ensure a similar situation didn't take place. As guest referee, he kicked Jeff Jarrett in the stomach.

Norris starred in his own Atari 2600 videogame, Chuck Norris Superkicks.<ref>Modèle:Cite webwww.reuters.com/article/rbssTechMediaTelecomNews/idUSN2129580420071222//www.atariage.com/software page.html?SoftwareLabelID=82</ref> Norris also appears in Maddox (real name George Ouzounian)'s book: Alphabet of Manliness under the letter N; where he is described as "the greatest American ever to live". In the video game magazine Nintendo Power, Volume 203's Pulse section featured many references to Chuck Norris. He has since become a regular reference, along with Mr. T.

In Crash of the Titans, there is an unlockable move called the Norris Roundhouse.

Norris has a regular column on WorldNetDaily, sharing his 'musings about faith, family, freedom, country, loyalty – maybe even kickboxing.'

On December 12, 2007, ESPN reported that Chuck Norris had sent a congratulatory letter to Tim Tebow, Quarterback of the Florida Gators, following his Heisman Trophy win.

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Filmography

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Actor

The Green Berets (1968), with Chuck Norris as Martial arts performer.
The Wrecking Crew (1969)
Way of the Dragon (1972)
The Student Teachers (1973)
Slaughter in San Francisco (1974)
The Warrior Within (1976) (documentary)
Bruce Lee, the Legend (1977) (documentary)
Breaker! Breaker! (1977)
Good Guys Wear Black (1978)
A Force of One (1979)
The Octagon (1980)
An Eye for an Eye (1981)
Silent Rage (1982)
Forced Vengeance (1982)
Lone Wolf McQuade (1983)
Missing in Action (1984)
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985)
Code of Silence (1985)
Invasion U.S.A. (1985)
The Delta Force (1986)
The Karate Kommandos (1986), animated children's show, with Chuck Norris himself appearing to reveal the episode and the moral contained in the episode.
Braddock: Missing in Action III (1988)
Hero and the Terror (1988)
Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection (1990)
The Hitman (1991)
Sidekicks (1992)
Hellbound (1994)
Top Dog (1995)
Forest Warrior (1996)
The President's Man (2000)
The President's Man 2: A Line in the Sand (2002)
Bells of Innocence (2003)
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)
The Contender (2005)
The Cutter (2005)

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References

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External links

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In Crash of the Titans, there is an unlockable move called the Norris Roundhouse.

Norris has a regular column on WorldNetDaily, sharing his 'musings about faith, family, freedom, country, loyalty – maybe even kickboxing.'

On December 12, 2007, ESPN reported that Chuck Norris had sent a congratulatory letter to Tim Tebow, Quarterback of the Florida Gators, following his Heisman Trophy win.

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