Hollywood actor and martial arts legend Chuck Norris has inspired millions not only through his action-packed films but also through his thoughts on faith, discipline and resilience. Born Carlos Ray Norris on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma, he served in the US Air Force before discovering martial arts during his posting in South Korea. He went on to become a multiple-time world karate champion, earning a reputation as one of the finest martial artists of his generation.
Norris transitioned from competitive martial arts to Hollywood in the 1970s and soon became an international action star. He gained worldwide recognition after his memorable fight scene with Bruce Lee in the 1972 classic Way of the Dragon. He later headlined a string of successful action films, including Missing in Action, The Delta Force and Code of Silence. Millions of television viewers also know him as the lead actor in the hit series Walker, Texas Ranger, which ran for eight seasons and made him a household name across the world.
