Chuck Norris Height, Weight, Age, Wife, Biography, Family & More

Posted by Reinaldo Massengill on Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Chuck Norris (born 10 March 1940) is a famous American actor, martial artist, screenplay writer, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and producer from Ryan, Oklahoma, United States. He has also worked as an air policeman at US Air Force. He is well-known for his action-thriller movies. Apart from this, Chuck is also a professional martial artist. People loved his acting in the movie “Code of Silence”.

The action hero is a kind-hearted person and does so many charities. He has also appeared in so many television shows like Sons of Thunder, Room 222, Karate Kommandos, etc. In 2020, he is working in the TV show named Hawaii Five-0. On 10 March 2020, Chuck Norris celebrated his 80th birthday with his family and friends.

Early Life, Childhood, Family & Education

Norris was born as Carlos Ray Norris on 10 March 1940 in Ryan, Oklahoma, United States. He belongs to the Christian religion. Chuck Norris turned 80 on 10 March 2020. His father “Ray Dee Norris” was a bus driver and mechanic.

His mother “Wilma Norris Knight” takes care of the home. He has two younger brothers in the family. His younger brother “Wieland Clyde Norris” was an army officer who died in a war. His other brother “Aaron Norris” is a director and producer.

He is fond of action from childhood. He started taking martial art coaching from a young age. Chuck completed his schooling from Hamilton Junior High School. After that, he did his high school graduation from North Torrance High School.

Physical Stats, Height, Weight & More

The professional martial artist is a fitness enthusiast. He takes great care of his body. Norris does yoga and meditation regularly. He exercises more than 5 hours a day, which includes some weight lifting and other cardio exercises. Apart from this, he takes a protein-rich diet to keep his body fit and active. Because of his great care of the body, he looks like a man of 30 at the age of 80.

Chuck Norris has a fair height of 5 feet 10 inches (in meters 1.78 m). He maintained his body weight around 72 kilograms (in pounds 159 lbs). Norris has a fair skin tone and ginger brown hair. The green eyes on his face look awesome. There is no tattoo on his body. He likes to wear watches and stylish caps.

Career & Net worth

After completing his studies, he joined the United States Air Force in the year 1958. He was appointed on the Air Policeman post. When he was in the air force, he started practicing martial arts. Because of his martial art skills, he earned the black belt. After working for 5 years, he has discharged from the US air force.

Then he opened his martial arts school.  In the year 1968, he got a chance to work in his first action film named “The Wrecking Crew”. People loved his performance. After some year, the famous kung-fu master “Bruce Lee” cast him in his action-comedy movie “Way of the Dragon”. After this film,  he rose in fame and worked in so many movies like Yellow Faced Tiger, Good Guys Wear Black, Forced Vengeance, Code of Silence, The Hitman, etc.

Chuck Norris in the movie Code of Silence

Apart from the movies, he has also featured in so many television shows like Room 222, Logan’s War: Bound by Honor, The Goldbergs, and others. An action hero is a multi-talented person. He also wrote so many books which include Winning Tournament Karate, The Secret of Inner Strength: My Story, etc. From his career, Chuck Norris earned the net worth of $70 million (as in 2020).

Some Hidden Facts About Chuck Norris

Quick Info & Wiki
Full Real NameCarlos Ray Norris.
NicknameChuck Norris.
ProfessionMartial Artist, Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Author, Former Air Policeman with the US Air Force.
Famously KnownFor his action movies.
Birthday (DOB)March 10, 1940.
Age (as of 2020)80 years old.
Zodiac SignPisces.
Place of BirthRyan, Oklahoma, United States.
ResidenceNavasota, Texas, United States.
GenderMale.
SexualityStraight.
NationalityAmerican.
EthnicityWhite.
ReligionChristian.
Social Media ProfilesInstagram: @chucknorris (253K + followers).
Twitter: @chucknorris (132.5K + followers).
Facebook: @officialchucknorrispage.
Family
ParentsFather: Ray Dee Norris.
Mother: Wilma Norris Knight.
Brothers1. Wieland Clyde Norris.
2. Aaron Norris.
Physical Stats & More
HeightFeet & Inches: 5' 10".
Centimeters: 178 cm.
Meters: 1.78 m.
WeightKilograms: 72 Kg.
Pounds: 159 lbs.
Hair ColorGinger Brown.
Eye ColorGreen.
SignatureChuck Norris signature
Personal Life
Marital StatusMarried.
Wife1. Dianne Kay Holechek (1958-1989).
2. Gena O’Kelley (1998-Present).
Son1. Mike R. Norris (1962).
2. Eric Scott Norris (1964).
3. Dakota Alan Norris (2001).
Daughter1. Dina DiCiolli (1963).
2. Daniliee Kelly Norris (2001).
Education
Highest QualificationHigh School Graduate.
School1. Hamilton Junior High School.
2. North Torrance High School.
Career & Wealth
Filmography1. The Wrecking Crew (1968).
2. Way of the Dragon (1972).
3. The Student Teachers (1973).
4. Yellow Faced Tiger (1974).
5. Breaker! Breaker! (1977).
6. Good Guys Wear Black (1978).
7. A Force of One (1979).
8. The Octagon (1980).
9. An Eye for an Eye (1981).
10. Silent Rage (1982).
11. Forced Vengeance (1982).
12. Lone Wolf McQuade (1983).
13. Missing in Action (1984).
14. Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985).
15. Code of Silence (1985).
16. Invasion U.S.A (1985).
17. The Delta Force (1986).
18. Firewalker (1986).
19. Braddock: Missing in Action III (1988).
20. Hero and the Terror (1988).
21. Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection (1990).
22. The Hitman (1991).
23. Sidekicks (1992).
24. Hellbound (1994).
25. Top Dog (1995).
26. Forest Warrior (1996).
27. Bells of Innocence (2003).
28. DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story (2004).
29 The Cutter (2005).
30. Birdie & Bogey (2009).
31. The Expendables 2 (2012).
Television1. Room 222 (1970).
2. Karate Kommandos (1986).
3. The Ultimate Stuntman: A Tribute to Dar Robinson (1987).
4. Wind in the Wire (1993).
5. Logan's War: Bound by Honor (1998).
6. Sons of Thunder (1999).
7. The President's Man: A Line in the Sand (2002).
8. Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005).
9. The Goldbergs (2015).
10. Hawaii Five-0 (2020).
Bibliography1. Winning Tournament Karate (1975).
2. Toughen Up! the Chuck Norris Fitness System (1983).
3. The Secret of Inner Strength: My Story (1987).
4. The Secret Power Within: Zen Solutions to Real Problems (1996).
5. Against All Odds: My Story (2004).
6. The Justice Riders (2006).
7. A Threat to Justice (2007).
8. Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America (2008).
9. The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book: 101 of Chuck's Favorite Facts and Stories (2009).
Net worth (approx.)$70 million (as in 2020).

Personal Life, Affair, Wife & Children

Chuck Norris lives a happy life with his wife in Navasota, Texas, United States. Chuck married twice in his life. In the year 1958, he got married to his first wife named “Dianne Kay Holechek”. The couple blessed with two sons named “Mike R. Norris” and “Eric Scott Norris”.

After that, in the year 1989, Chuck Norris gave divorce to her for some reason and started living separately. Then in the year 1998, he got married to his second wife named “Gena O’Kelley”. From this marriage, Chuck has blessed with twins kids one daughter “Daniliee Kelly Norris” and one son named “Dakota Alan Norris”. Chuck Norris has also a daughter named “Dina DiCiolli” from his past relationship with “Johanna Brady”.

Trivia

Chuck Norris facts

  • When he was in the US Air Force, people used to call him Chuck because of his great martial arts skills.
  • Chuck also invented his martial arts technique named ” Chun Kuk Do”.
  • Norris has also appeared in so many advertisements.
  • He also promotes some energy drink brands through his social media accounts.
  • His dad was a soldier of World War 2.
  • Chuck Norris likes to do horse riding.
  • He also works for famous brands.
  • Norris gave martial art training to famous celebrities.
  • He likes to visit different countries with his wife.
  • Chuck Norris is also working as a Philanthropist and donates money in many charitable foundations.
  • There are so many video games that were made on his character.

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