Chuck Norris is an American martial artist, actor, filmmaker, and a scenario writer. He is known for training celebrities in martial arts before becoming an actor. He may be the most famous for starring in high profile film, including Delta Force (1986), Hitman (1991), Forest Warrior (1996), and also for the main role in a long-running television series, Texas Ranger (1993-2001). The fact Chuck Norris becomes an internet meme that documents the achievement of the power and durability that is funny and often absurd. Let’s learn more about life, career, and income.
Early Life
On March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma, U. S. Wilma and Ray Dee Norris took their son Carlos Ray Norris to this world. His father was a soldier of World War II, mechanics, bus drivers, and truck drivers. Norris has Ireland and Cherokee roots. He has two younger brothers, Wieland and Aaron. Norris’s parents divorced when he was 16 years old. After that, his mother, his brothers and he lived in Prairie Village, Kansas, before they moved to Torrance, California.
Career
In 1958, Norris joined the United States Air Force as air police (AP). He was sent to Osan’s air base, South Korea, where he was trained at Tang Soo Do. After returning to U. S., he continued to function as an AP at the March Air Force base in California. In 1962, he was dismissed from the U. S. Air Force, and was applied to become a police officer.
While he was on the waiting list for the job, he decided to open a martial arts studio, and also to participate in the martial arts competition. Over time, he became better and better, and five years later, he opened the karate school chain. Some celebrities attended their schools, including Steve McQueen, Chad McQueen, Bob Barker, Priscilla Presley, Donny Osmond, and Marie Osmond. After winning many martial arts championships, Norris founded his own discipline Chun Kuk Do.
In 1969, Norris made his acting debut with the film The Wrecking Crew. Three years later, he starred with Bruce Lee in the way martial arts films. So far, he starred in many films and television shows. Norris wrote several books, including two best-selling stooted inner strength: my story (1988), and black belt patriotism: how to rebuild America (2008).
In 1990, he became the first Westerner in Tae Kwon’s history which will be given the 8th rank of the Grand Master Black Belt title.
Private Life
From 1958 to 1989, Chuck Norris married his classmate Dianne Holechek. They shared two sons, Mike and Eric. Norris also has a princess who was born from an extramarital affair. In 1998, he married former Gena Model O’Kelley, who was 23 years old younger than him. He has two children from the previous marriage. Norris and O’Kelley share twins. In 2017, he had thirteen chandchildren.
Norris is a black belt in Tang Soo Do, Brazil Jiu Jitsu, and Judo.
Net Worth
Chuck Norris’ net worth is estimated up to $70 million.
