Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris was an American actor, writer, screenwriter and karateka (1940–2026). He was born in Ryan and died in Kauaʻi.
Also recorded as Carlos Ray Norris Jr. · Carlos Ray Norris
Chuck Norris
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- Born
- 1940
- Died
- 2026
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- film actor · writer · screenwriter · actor · television actor · karateka · film producer
- Known for
- Walker and Texas Ranger · Black Belt Patriotism
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Chuck Norris was an American actor, writer, screenwriter and karateka (1940–2026). He was born in Ryan and died in Kauaʻi.
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Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Norris worked between 1940 and 2026 across film actor, writer, screenwriter, actor and television actor and 4 further recorded occupations. Every statement below returns to a source shown in the evidence panel; where the record is silent or divided, the article says so instead of resolving it.
Chuck Norris was recorded at birth as Carlos Ray Norris. The authorities additionally record the headings Carlos Ray Norris Jr. And Carlos Ray Norris. His recorded language was English. His recorded confession was Baptists. He was the child of Ray Norris and Wilma Scarberry. He married Diane Holechek and Gena O'Kelly. One child is recorded: Mike Norris.
Identity
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Chuck Norris is recorded as taekwondo athlete. Recognition and collections. Norris received Golden Boot Awards, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, BMI Film & TV Awards, Martial Arts History Museum and TV Guide Award.
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Life and career
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1940
Chuck Norris was born in 1940.
1997
Receives BMI Film & TV Awards.
1997
Chuck Norris received BMI Film & TV Awards in 1997.
1999
Receives Martial Arts History Museum.
1999
Receives TV Guide Award.
1999
Chuck Norris received Martial Arts History Museum in 1999.
1999
Chuck Norris received TV Guide Award in 1999.
2001
Receives Golden Boot Awards.
2001
Chuck Norris received Golden Boot Awards in 2001.
2026
Dies at Kauaʻi.
2026
Chuck Norris died at Kauaʻi.
Reception
How Chuck Norris was received and recognised. Norris received Martial Arts History Museum in 1999. Norris received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Norris received BMI Film & TV Awards in 1997. Norris received Golden Boot Awards in 2001. Norris received TV Guide Award in 1999.
Chuck Norris on the set of The Delta Force (1986)
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- “Chuck Norris”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Chuck Norris studied at North High School. He trained under Shin Jae Chul and Carlos Machado.
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