The whole world now knows about the strength of his fist and the power of fighting techniques. A handsome man with a unique charisma and sense of humor, ready to help everyone and punish the offender. Tough Walker has become a beloved character for many families who were eagerly awaiting the new episode of The Texas Ranger.
Of course, no one could play Tough Walker as talentedly as Chuck Norris, a martial artist and American actor, did.
He was born on March 10, 1940 and was named after Carlos Ray Norris. The actor has an incredible pedigree. His grandmother was a descendant of the real Cherokee tribe, and his grandfather had an amazing character, speaking of Irish roots.
Norris cannot call his childhood happy. With his parents and two brothers, he had to live in a cramped trailer that served as their home. And since my father often liked to drink, the income to support the family was scanty. Mother endured drinking for a long time, until patience ran out. And when Chuck was 16 years old, she files for divorce, and a stepfather appears in the family.
Like all ordinary children, the future actor went to school and earned money. He was physically developed and selenium, so he easily found himself a job as a loader. After graduating from high school, he decided to start his adult life with the army and went to South Korea. Even then, among his colleagues, he acquires a new sound of his name, everyone calls him Chuck.
The hopes that he pinned on the army did not justify themselves, the service was beyond him, it seemed that he fell into a routine that consumed him every day. In order to somehow brighten up the army days, Norris joins a judo club.
Realizing that this is a vital occupation for him, he enrolls in the Tansudo group. His success in this matter was appreciated, and at home he could boast of his achievement - a black belt.
Norris knew what to do in life now, therefore, without hesitation, he opens two karate schools, and a little later creates a whole network of such institutions. For seven years, Chuck was considered the world champion in karate. At 25, he took first place in the championship, and in 1986 he became the world light heavyweight champion.
The meeting that determined the future life
Chuck Norris owes his first role to Bruce Lee, whom the actor met quite by accident. He helped him get a role in the film "Emergency Squad". After the release of the film, Norris was noticed and invited to star in the film "The Way of the Dragon." It is in this film that Chuck meets Bruce Lee again, and in addition to working together on the film, a strong friendship arises between them.
Unfortunately, their friendly duo did not continue their creative path as long as the viewers would like. This brilliant union was interrupted by the death of the great actor Bruce Lee.
In the next film project, Chuck did not have such success, he had to play a negative character in "Massacre in San Francisco". Realizing that acting is primarily a science, and not mindless waving his fists in front of the camera, Norris takes lessons at the Harmon Acting School.
Among all those present, the actor turned out to be the oldest, he was already 34 years old. Thanks to the classes, the actor learned the necessary acting techniques and developed the correct diction.
After graduating from acting school, Chuck did not receive offers to act in films, and he completely went into martial arts. In 1977 he was invited to take part in the motion picture "Challenge", after which he became constantly involved in filming. There were many interesting and not so interesting films, including "The Code of Silence", "The Missing", "Invasion of the USA", "The Power of a Loner", "Eye for an Eye".
But the most beloved and anticipated premiere was Walker, The Texas Ranger. The audience did not like the film itself so much as the modest and warlike Walker. Chuck has become mega-popular. In the same period of time, new films with his participation appear on the screens: "Forest Warrior", "Superwoman", "Messenger of Hell".
Personal life
With his first school love, Diana Holcheck, the actor has been married for 13 years, after which he decided to divorce. From this family union, Norris had two sons, Eric and Mike.
On the set of Cool Walker, Chuck rekindles a new relationship. The young actress Gina becomes his beloved woman, despite the fact that Norris himself at that time was 61 years old. Despite the age difference, the couple acquires two children: a son and a daughter.
It is known that Chuck has another child - the illegitimate daughter of Dean. Norris proved to be an excellent father, he often sees all his children and maintains good relations.
What is the "Texas Ranger" doing now?
Chuck Norris is happy to tour the world, delighting fans with his appearance. He became the creator of many television programs. At the moment, among his merits there are seven books that he has already published. He also enjoys working on his own magazine.
Norris could not resist from producing activities - he decided to shoot his films. For them, he is going to look for talented young men and women, preferably from Russia.
The last time the famous Chuck Norris starred in 2012 in just one episode of the movie "The Expendables". At the moment, this restless actor is 78 years old.
Until now, he takes part in various missionary conferences and events related to charity. He also maintains a section on the popular World Net Daily website.
Last year, the actor started having health problems, due to which he suffered two severe heart attacks.
