Chuck Norris biography
Chuck Norris was an American martial artist and action actor, born on 10 March 1940 in Ryan, who died on 19 March 2026.
Chuck Norris's screen career began in 1958 with Hell Squad.
Chuck Norris appeared in 38 films and 9 television or streaming titles between 1958 and 2024.
Chuck Norris is remembered for Walker, Texas Ranger, Black Belt Patriotism.
Honours include Golden Boot Awards, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and BMI Film & TV Awards.
- Also known as
- Carlos Ray Norris, Carlos Norris
- Born
- 10 March 1940
- Died
- 19 March 2026 (aged 86)
- Birthplace
- Ryan
- Work
- Film actor, Writer, Screenwriter, Actor, Television actor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1968 to 2026
- Known for
- Walker, Texas Ranger, Black Belt Patriotism
- Awards
- Golden Boot Awards
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- BMI Film & TV Awards
- Martial Arts History Museum
- TV Guide Award
Chuck Norris filmography
38 films and 9 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Agent Recon | Captain Alastair | Streaming release | |
| 2015 | The Real Miyagi | |||
| 2012 | The Expendables 2 | Booker "The Lone Wolf" | ||
| 2005 | The Cutter | Detective John Shepherd | Direct-to-video; also executive producer | |
| 2004 | DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story | English | ||
| 2004 | Birdie & Bogey | Limited release; еxecutive producer only | ||
| 2003 | Bells of Innocence | Matthew | Limited release | |
| 1996 | Forest Warrior | Jebediah McKenna | Direct-to-video | |
| 1996 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Episode: "A Ranger Christmas"; uncredited | ||
| 1995 | Top Dog | Lieutenant Jake Wilder | ||
| 1994 | Hellbound | Sergeant Frank Shatter | ||
| 1994 | Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion | English | ||
| 1993 | Bruce Lee: The Curse of the Dragon | English | ||
| 1992 | Sidekicks | English | ||
| 1991 | The Hitman | Detective Cliff Garret / Danny Grogan | ||
| 1990 | Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection | Colonel Scott McCoy | ||
| 1988 | Hero and the Terror | Detective Danny O'Brien | ||
| 1988 | Braddock: Missing in Action III | Colonel James Thomas Braddock | Also writer | |
| 1986 | The Delta Force | Major Scott McCoy | ||
| 1986 | Firewalker | Max Donigan | ||
| 1985 | Invasion U.S.A | Agent Matt Hunter | Also writer | |
| 1985 | Missing in Action 2: The Beginning | Colonel James Thomas Braddock | ||
| 1985 | Code of Silence | Sergeant Eddie Cusack | ||
| 1984 | Missing in Action | Colonel James Thomas Braddock | ||
| 1984 | Bruce Lee, The Legend | English |
Show all 38 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Lone Wolf McQuade | Ranger Jim "J.J." McQuade | ||
| 1982 | Silent Rage | Sheriff Daniel "Dan" Stevens | ||
| 1982 | Forced Vengeance | Chief Joshua Harrin "Josh" Randall | ||
| 1981 | An Eye for an Eye | Detective Sean Kane | ||
| 1980 | The Octagon | Scott James | Also fight choreographer | |
| 1979 | A Force of One | Matt Logan | Also fight choreographer | |
| 1978 | Good Guys Wear Black | Major John T. Booker | Also martial arts choreographer | |
| 1977 | Breaker! Breaker! | John David "J.D." Dawes | Also fight choreographer | |
| 1974 | Yellow Faced Tiger | Chuck Slaughter / Himself | Also released as "Slaughter in San Francisco" | |
| 1973 | The Student Teachers | Karate Advisor | Cameo | |
| 1972 | The Way of the Dragon | Colt | ||
| 1968 | The Wrecking Crew | Man in the House of 7 Joys | Uncredited extra | |
| 1958 | Hell Squad | English |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Hawaii Five-0 | Sergeant Major Lee Phillips | ||
| 2007 | Inside World Combat League | Television film; executive producer only | ||
| 2005 | Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire | Captain Ranger Cordell Walker | Television film; also executive producer | |
| 2002 | The President's Man: A Line in the Sand | Agent Joshua McCord | Television film; also executive producer | |
| 2000 | The President's Man | Agent Joshua McCord | Television film; also executive producer | |
| 2000 | Martial Law | Sergeant Ranger Cordell Walker | Episode: "Honor Among Strangers" | |
| 1999 | Sons of Thunder | Sergeant Ranger Cordell Walker | ||
| 1998 | Logan's War: Bound by Honor | Ranger Jake Fallon | Television film; also story and executive producer | |
| 1993 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Sergeant Ranger Cordell Walker / Hayes Cooper |