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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, he competed as a martial artist who won many championships, and has since founded his own school of fighting, Chun Kuk Do.
Norris appeared in a number of action films, such as Way of the Dragon, in which he starred alongside Bruce Lee, Good Guys Wear Black, The Octagon, Lone Wolf McQuade, Code of Silence, the Missing in Action trilogy, and The Delta Force. He was The Cannon Group's leading star in the 1980s.[3][4]
He played the title role in the television series Walker, Texas Rangerfrom 1993 until 2001. Since 1997, he and model Christie Brinkley have been the main spokespersons for the Total Gym infomercials.
Norris has written a variety of books. His subject matter varies from martial arts, exercise, philosophy, politics, Christian religion, western novels, to biography. He was twice a New York Times best-selling author, the first time was with his book on his personal philosophy of positive force and the psychology of self-improvement based on personal anecdotes called The Secret of Inner Strength: My Story(1988). His other New York Times Best Seller, Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America (2008), was about his critique on current issues in the USA. He also writes a column for the conservative website WorldNetDaily.[5]
In 2005, Norris became an internet star with the comical Chuck Norris facts, which documents fictional and often absurd feats associated with him. With this new found popularity he was hired to endorse many products who incorporate Chuck Norris facts in their the commercials. This phenomenon also spanned six books, two of them New York Time Best Sellers, and two video games.
Norris appeared in a number of action films, such as Way of the Dragon, in which he starred alongside Bruce Lee, Good Guys Wear Black, The Octagon, Lone Wolf McQuade, Code of Silence, the Missing in Action trilogy, and The Delta Force. He was The Cannon Group's leading star in the 1980s.[3][4]
He played the title role in the television series Walker, Texas Rangerfrom 1993 until 2001. Since 1997, he and model Christie Brinkley have been the main spokespersons for the Total Gym infomercials.
Norris has written a variety of books. His subject matter varies from martial arts, exercise, philosophy, politics, Christian religion, western novels, to biography. He was twice a New York Times best-selling author, the first time was with his book on his personal philosophy of positive force and the psychology of self-improvement based on personal anecdotes called The Secret of Inner Strength: My Story(1988). His other New York Times Best Seller, Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America (2008), was about his critique on current issues in the USA. He also writes a column for the conservative website WorldNetDaily.[5]
In 2005, Norris became an internet star with the comical Chuck Norris facts, which documents fictional and often absurd feats associated with him. With this new found popularity he was hired to endorse many products who incorporate Chuck Norris facts in their the commercials. This phenomenon also spanned six books, two of them New York Time Best Sellers, and two video games.
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Chuck Norris hears his own facts...
his reaction from best damn sports show period...
Thanks Maj Marty Hogan for letting us know that March 10 is the anniversary of the birth of USAF veteran, American martial artist, actor, film producer and screenwriter
Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris
He enlisted after high school in 1958 and served as USAF Air Policeman (AP) with the goal of training in the Security Police in preparation for a career in law enforcement. In 1970, Norris' younger brother Weiland was killed in Vietnam. This sad event inspired Chuck Norris later dedicated his Missing in Action films to his brother's memory
Happy 78th Birthday Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris with many happy returns!
"In 1958, after high school, Norris joined the Air Force as an Air Policeman (AP) with the goal of training in the Security Police in preparation for a career in law enforcement.
Norris was sent Osan Air Base, South Korea where he began his training in Tang Soo Do (tangsudo), an interest that led to the founding of the Chun Kuk Do ("Universal Way") form.
When he returned to the United States, Norris continued to act as an AP at March Air Force Base, California, until he was honorably discharged in August 1962.
Norris was defeated in his first two martial arts tournaments, to Joe Lewis and Allan Steen; and three matches at the International Karate Championships to Tony Tulleners. But by 1967 Norris had scored victories over Lewis, Skipper Mullins, Arnold Urquidez, Victor Moore, Ron Marchini, and Steve Sanders. In early 1968, Norris suffered the tenth and last loss of his career to Louis Delgado. On November 24, 1968, he avenged his defeat to Delgado and won the Professional Middleweight Karate champion title, which he held for six consecutive years. 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.
Encouraged by his actor friend Steve McQueen, Norris made his acting debut in the film The Wrecking Crew in 1969.
At a martial arts demonstration in Long Beach, Norris met the martial artist Bruce Lee, and found a way to combine his love of both acting and martial arts. In 1972 he acted as Lee's nemesis in the movie Way of the Dragon, which is widely credited with launching Norris toward super-stardom.
In 1970, Norris' younger brother Weiland was killed in Vietnam. Norris later dedicated his Missing in Action films to his brother's memory.
Chuck Norris retired with a karate record of 183-10-2. He held the world middleweight karate champion title for six years, and was named Black Belt magazine's "Fighter of the Year" in 1969. He founded 32 martial arts schools, and was actor Steve McQueen's karate teacher.
Over the next four years, Norris became a prominent star, appearing in eight films, including Code of Silence, The Delta Force, and Firewalker. Many of the films were produced by Chuck Norris's brother Aaron, as were several episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger, in which Norris starred. In 1986, he was involved in the production of the cartoon Karate Kommandos.
In 1997, Norris achieved the rank of Tae Kwon Do 8th Degree Black Belt Grand Master. On July 1, 2000, Norris was presented the Golden Lifetime Achievement Award by the World Karate Union Hall of Fame.
Norris has been a spokesman on behalf of the Veteran's Administration and hospitalized veterans. In 1990 he 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 better chance in life, through martial arts training.
In 2005, Norris founded the World Combat League (WCL), a full-contact, team-based martial arts competition. A portion of the proceeds from the World Combat League are dedicated to support Norris' charity KickStart.
On March 28, 2007, Commandant Gen. James T. Conway made Norris an honorary United States Marine."
From militaryhub.com/military-people?id=39
Chuck Norris hears his own facts...his reaction from best damn sports show period...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYLvdLWkhk8
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq. Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx SSgt (Join to see) TSgt Joe C. SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski SPC (Join to see) SrA Christopher Wright PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SP5 Robert Ruck SCPO Morris Ramsey SGT Michael Thorin SPC Margaret Higgins SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris
He enlisted after high school in 1958 and served as USAF Air Policeman (AP) with the goal of training in the Security Police in preparation for a career in law enforcement. In 1970, Norris' younger brother Weiland was killed in Vietnam. This sad event inspired Chuck Norris later dedicated his Missing in Action films to his brother's memory
Happy 78th Birthday Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris with many happy returns!
"In 1958, after high school, Norris joined the Air Force as an Air Policeman (AP) with the goal of training in the Security Police in preparation for a career in law enforcement.
Norris was sent Osan Air Base, South Korea where he began his training in Tang Soo Do (tangsudo), an interest that led to the founding of the Chun Kuk Do ("Universal Way") form.
When he returned to the United States, Norris continued to act as an AP at March Air Force Base, California, until he was honorably discharged in August 1962.
Norris was defeated in his first two martial arts tournaments, to Joe Lewis and Allan Steen; and three matches at the International Karate Championships to Tony Tulleners. But by 1967 Norris had scored victories over Lewis, Skipper Mullins, Arnold Urquidez, Victor Moore, Ron Marchini, and Steve Sanders. In early 1968, Norris suffered the tenth and last loss of his career to Louis Delgado. On November 24, 1968, he avenged his defeat to Delgado and won the Professional Middleweight Karate champion title, which he held for six consecutive years. 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.
Encouraged by his actor friend Steve McQueen, Norris made his acting debut in the film The Wrecking Crew in 1969.
At a martial arts demonstration in Long Beach, Norris met the martial artist Bruce Lee, and found a way to combine his love of both acting and martial arts. In 1972 he acted as Lee's nemesis in the movie Way of the Dragon, which is widely credited with launching Norris toward super-stardom.
In 1970, Norris' younger brother Weiland was killed in Vietnam. Norris later dedicated his Missing in Action films to his brother's memory.
Chuck Norris retired with a karate record of 183-10-2. He held the world middleweight karate champion title for six years, and was named Black Belt magazine's "Fighter of the Year" in 1969. He founded 32 martial arts schools, and was actor Steve McQueen's karate teacher.
Over the next four years, Norris became a prominent star, appearing in eight films, including Code of Silence, The Delta Force, and Firewalker. Many of the films were produced by Chuck Norris's brother Aaron, as were several episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger, in which Norris starred. In 1986, he was involved in the production of the cartoon Karate Kommandos.
In 1997, Norris achieved the rank of Tae Kwon Do 8th Degree Black Belt Grand Master. On July 1, 2000, Norris was presented the Golden Lifetime Achievement Award by the World Karate Union Hall of Fame.
Norris has been a spokesman on behalf of the Veteran's Administration and hospitalized veterans. In 1990 he 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 better chance in life, through martial arts training.
In 2005, Norris founded the World Combat League (WCL), a full-contact, team-based martial arts competition. A portion of the proceeds from the World Combat League are dedicated to support Norris' charity KickStart.
On March 28, 2007, Commandant Gen. James T. Conway made Norris an honorary United States Marine."
From militaryhub.com/military-people?id=39
Chuck Norris hears his own facts...his reaction from best damn sports show period...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYLvdLWkhk8
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq. Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx SSgt (Join to see) TSgt Joe C. SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski SPC (Join to see) SrA Christopher Wright PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SP5 Robert Ruck SCPO Morris Ramsey SGT Michael Thorin SPC Margaret Higgins SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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Awesome bio share this morning Maj Marty Hogan.
COL Mikel J. Burroughs Maj Marty Hogan LTC Stephen F. SGT (Join to see) SGT John " Mac " McConnell SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SPC Margaret Higgins SFC William Farrell PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Cynthia Croft Sgt Randy Wilber SCPO Morris Ramsey SMSgt Minister Gerald A. "Doc" Thomas SGT Gregory Lawritson CPL Dave Hoover A1C Ian Williams SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter SGT Jim Arnold CW5 Jack Cardwell SPC Mike Lake
COL Mikel J. Burroughs Maj Marty Hogan LTC Stephen F. SGT (Join to see) SGT John " Mac " McConnell SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SPC Margaret Higgins SFC William Farrell PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Cynthia Croft Sgt Randy Wilber SCPO Morris Ramsey SMSgt Minister Gerald A. "Doc" Thomas SGT Gregory Lawritson CPL Dave Hoover A1C Ian Williams SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter SGT Jim Arnold CW5 Jack Cardwell SPC Mike Lake
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