On This Day

Birthday of Chuck Norris

March 10th 1940

11:09 10 March 2024

American actor and martial artist Chuck Norris was born on this day in 1940. Norris was training Hollywood celebrities in martial arts when he made his screen debut with a small uncredited part in 'The Wrecking Crew' (1969). His friend Bruce Lee invited him to play one of the main villains in 'Way of the Dragon' (1972) and he was further encouraged to continue acting by friend and student Steve McQueen.

His first starring role came in the action movie 'Breaker! Breaker!' (1977) which was a box office success. His second lead 'Good Guys Wear Black' (1978) was a big hit and he was established as a highly bankable action movie star. He went on to star in a string of very profitable action and martial arts films including 'A Force of One' (1979), 'The Octagon' (1980), 'An Eye for an Eye' (1981) 'Silent Rage' (1982), 'Forced Vengeance' (1982), 'Lone Wolf McQuade' (1983), 'Missing in Action' (1984), 'Invasion U.S.A.' (1985), 'Code of Silence' (1985), 'The Delta Force' (1986), 'Firewalker' (1986), 'Delta Force 2' (1990), 'The Hitman' (1991), 'Sidekicks' (1992) and 'Forest Warrior' (1996).

Norris also starred in the long running and hugely popular TV series 'Walker, Texas Ranger' (1993-2001). Chuck Norris made his last film appearance to date in 'The Expendables 2' (2012) but continues to be one of the most popular action movie stars of all time. Happy Birthday Chuck.