Carlos Ray Norris, known as Chuck Norris and Ground Norris, is an American Martial Artist, screenwriter, musician, politician, author, and producer who was born on March 10, 1940. Norris is considered to be one of the richest celebrities in the US. He achieved lots of international awards in martial arts. His net worth is valued at $70 million.
Chuck Norris began to earn after starting acting and also through teaching Martial arts. He gained worldwide fame and appreciation by acting in several movies and TV series.
Chuck Norris was a Martial artist before starting his career as an actor. In the year 1958, he joined the Air Force as an Air Policeman in the United States Air force. Subsequently, he was in the foundation of the Republic of Korea, and he was nicknamed Chuck. There he started his training in Tang Soo Do, and it's a form of karate. He eventually achieved the black belt. Later on, in Tae Kwon Do, he was awarded an 8th-degree Black Belt Grand Master.
Chuck started his career in a Karate tournament in 1964. The founder of his own martial art school, Chun Kuk Do, was defeated in his first two tournaments with Lewis and Allen Steen. He also was defeated in three other matches at International Karate Championships. He scored victories over lots of players, including Lewis, by 1967. For the most tournament wins of the year, he won Karate's Triple Crown in 1969.
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Black Belt Chuck Norris
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Norris's martial skills also gave him an opportunity to be an actor. In 1969, he gave his debut in the movie, 'The Wrecking Crew' (uncredited). He also appeared in Bruce Lee's super hit directorial debut, 'The Wrecking Crew.'
Bruce Lee And Chuck Norris.
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Chuck's net worth is beyond anybody's imagination. He was born into an ordinary family where he had to face lots of problems. Though his father was not supportive of his martial and acting skills, he became among the 10th richest celebrities. As of 2022, his net worth is $70 million.
It's unbelievable to know that Chuck Norris's salary per movie was $10000 in 1977 for the movie 'Breaker.' Now he is the owner of millions of dollars. He lives in Northwest hill, Dallas, house worth $1.2 million. He has a Ford Mustang car, whose value is $33200.
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Chuck Norris also got involved in politics. Since 1988 he has reportedly denoted $32000 to 'A Noted Republic Party' to the party members. He also has the endorsement in of Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee for president from October 22, 2007.
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