- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 10, 1940
- Place of Birth
- Ryan, Oklahoma, USA
- Died
- March 19, 2026
Chuck Norris
Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris (March 10, 1940 – March 19, 2026) was an American martial artist and actor. He was a black belt in Karate, Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and judo. After serving in the United States Air Force, Norris won many martial arts championships and later founded his own discipline, Chun Kuk Do. Shortly after, in Hollywood, Norris trained celebrities in martial arts. Norris went on to appear in a minor role in The Wrecking Crew (1968). Friend and fellow martial artist Bruce Lee invited him to play one of the main villains in The Way of the Dragon (1972). While Norris continued acting, friend and student Steve McQueen suggested he take it seriously. Norris took the starring role in the action film Breaker! Breaker! (1977), which turned a profit. His second lead, Good Guys Wear Black (1978), became a hit, and he soon became a popular action film star. Norris…
Filmography
movieAgent Recon
2024 · Alastair
movieJean-Claude Van Damme: Karate King
2023 · Self (archive footage)
tvHistory 101
2020 · Self (archive footage)
movieIron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
2019 · Self (archive footage)
movieChuck Norris's Epic Guide to Military Vehicles
2019 · Self, Executive Producer
movieThe Green Fog
2018
movieThe Real Miyagi
2015 · Self (archive footage)
movieElectric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
2014 · Self - Actor (archive footage)
tvThe Goldbergs
2013 · Chuck Norris (voice)
movieThe Expendables 2
2012 · Booker
tvToo Young to Die
2012 · Self (archive footage)
tvEpic Rap Battles of History
2010 · Characters
tvHawaii Five-0
2010 · Sgt. Major Phillips
Chuck Norris Kills Everybody
movieChuck Norris Kills Everybody
2009
movieThe Cutter
2005 · John Shepherd, Executive Producer
movieWalker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire
2005 · Capt. Ranger Cordell Walker, Executive Producer
movieBirdie and Bogey
2004 · Executive Producer
The Tony Danza Show
tvThe Tony Danza Show
2004 · Self - Guest
movieDodgeBall: A True Underdog Story
2004 · Chuck Norris
movieBells of Innocence
2003 · Matthew
movieThe President's Man: A Line in the Sand
2002 · Joshua McCord, Executive Producer
movieThe Unbeatable Bruce Lee
2001
Liocracy
tvLiocracy
2001
movieReflections on 'the Little Dragon'
2001
movieThe President's Man
2000 · Joshua McCord, Executive Producer
tvSons of Thunder
1999 · Cordell Walker, Producer, Creator
movieLogan's War: Bound by Honor
1998 · Jake Fallon, Executive Producer, Story
tvMartial Law
1998 · Ranger Cordell Walker
movieChuck Norris: Private Lesson
1997 · Himself
movieForest Warrior
1996 · Jedidiah McKenna
tvThe Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996 · Self - Guest
tvWCW Monday Nitro
1995
movieTop Dog
1995 · Jake Wilder
movieWWE Survivor Series 1994
1994 · Ringside Enforcer
movieTwin Sitters
1994 · (archive footage)
movieUndertaker: He Buries Them Alive!
1994 · Self (Archive footage)
movieWalker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion
1994 · Ranger Cordell Walker
movieHellbound
1994 · Frank Shatter
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Guest
tvLate Show with David Letterman
1993 · Self - Guest
movieWind in the Wire
1993 · Chuck Norris
movieWalker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger
1993 · Ranger Cordell Walker
tvWalker, Texas Ranger
1993 · Cordell Walker, Writer, Producer
tvRaw
1993 · Chuck Norris
movieSidekicks
1992 · Self, Executive Producer
movieThe Hitman
1991 · Garret / Grogan
movieDelta Force 2: The Colombian Connection
1990 · Col. Scott McCoy
movieHappy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
1990 · Self
movieSteve McQueen: Man on the Edge
1990 · Self
movieHero and the Terror
1988 · Danny O'Brien
movieBraddock: Missing in Action III
1988 · Col. James Braddock, Writer
movieThe Ultimate Stuntman: A Tribute to Dar Robinson
1987 · Self (Host)
movieFirewalker
1986 · Max Donigan
tvChuck Norris: Karate Kommandos
1986 · Chuck Norris (voice), Creator
movieThe Delta Force
1986 · Major Scott McCoy
movieInvasion U.S.A.
1985 · Matt Hunter, Screenplay
movieCode of Silence
1985 · Eddie Cusack
movieMissing in Action 2: The Beginning
1985 · Colonel James Braddock
movieMissing in Action
1984 · Col. James Braddock
Hollywood '84
tvHollywood '84
1984 · Self
movieBruce Lee, the Legend
1984 · Self
movieLone Wolf McQuade
1983 · J.J. McQuade
movieForced Vengeance
1982 · Josh Randall
movieSilent Rage
1982 · Sheriff Dan Stevens
tvLate Night with David Letterman
1982 · Self - Guest
movieAn Eye for an Eye
1981 · Sean Kane
movieThe Octagon
1980 · Scott James
movieA Force of One
1979 · Matt Logan
movieGood Guys Wear Black
1978 · John T. Booker
movieGame of Death
1978 · Colt
movieBreaker! Breaker!
1977 · John David 'J.D.' Dawes
movieThe Warrior Within
1976 · Self
tvDinah!
1974 · Self
movieSlaughter in San Francisco
1974 · Chuck Slaughter
movieBruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
1973 · Self
movieThe Student Teachers
1973 · Karate Instructor
movieThe Way of the Dragon
1972 · Colt
movieCrime On The Streets
1972
movieThe Wrecking Crew
1968 · Man in the House of 7 Joys (uncredited)
movieZombie Plane
— · Commander Chuck Norris