However, he also has a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Judo, And Tang Soo Do.
Norris is known for his hardcore personality and stunts.
Norris went on to have a five-decade-long acting career.
He is now considered one of thebiggest martial arts movie stars.
Chuck Norris has an action and martial arts filmography that lives up to his legendary meme status.
10Forest Warrior (1996)
Dir.
Aaron Norris, Chuck’s brother, directed the film.
The movie features Rags the Bear Cub, who plays himself.
It briefly regained popularity in 2011 because a scene resurfaced on the internet.
In the film, Norris stops a chainsaw by grabbing it with his bare hand.
(1977)
Dir.
Don Hulette
In his first lead role, Norris plays a trucker inBreaker!
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His character attempts to stop a kidnapping and trafficking ring in a California city.
Breaker!also stars George Murdock, Terry O’Connor, and Don Gentry.
The film received little critical recognition when it was released.
However, it was able togross $12 million at the box officeon a $250,000 budget.
Norris reportedly starred in the movie for only $5,000.
Though he was green in the entertainment industry then, Norris built a profitable movie career from this experience.
8An Eye for an Eye (1981)
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He investigates and fights an underground Asian drug smuggling ring.
Overall, the film has a 39% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Richard Roundtree and Christopher Lee also feature in supporting roles, enhancing this 1980s action narrative.
7Silent Rage (1982)
Dir.
Michael Miller
Silent Rageis a sci-fi action horror film from 1982.
An Eye for an Eye is a 1981 action film directed by Steve Carver, starring Chuck Norris as Sean Kane, a former undercover cop seeking justice for his partner’s murder. The film blends martial arts and detective elements, following Kane’s quest to uncover a conspiracy involving corruption and crime. Richard Roundtree and Christopher Lee also feature in supporting roles, enhancing this 1980s action narrative.
Norris uses his martial arts skills to have a go at beat the criminal and stop his rampage.
Even though the film is not technically a slasher, it embodies thehorror slasher movies of the 1980s.
The movie grossed $10.5 million when it was released.
Together, Norris and his dog are able to stop the plans and help take out some criminals.
Top Dogwas Norris’s last theatrical release before a shift to direct-to-video content for several years.
5Hero and the Terror (1988)
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Norris' character alsodeals with his own personal family issues, adding drama and comedy to his high-stress job.
The movie is based on a 1982 novel of the same name.
It is filled with iconic one-liners and classic martial arts skills.
Silent Rage, directed by Michael Miller, follows a small-town Texas sheriff as he confronts a mentally ill killer who gains superhuman strength following an experimental medical procedure intended to revive him after being fatally wounded by police.
It’s a fighting-filled comedy that leans into the charm of the 80s action genre.
Though the movie is not acclaimed, it is a good showcase of Norris' skills and charm.
It is filled with iconic one-liners and classic martial arts skills.
It’s a fighting-filled comedy that leans into the charm of the 80s action genre.
Despite some positive fan reviews,the movie has a 0% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film stars Norris, Joanna Pacua, Daniel Bernhardt, Bernie Kopell and Marshall R. Teague.
The movie received mediocre reviews from home audiences.
Some even notice that Norris seems to get beat up more than usual.
Overall, the movie has a 25% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The movie earned $17 million at the domestic box office but received largely negative reviews.
Jonathan Brandis, Beau Bridges, Joe Piscopo, and Danica McKellar star alongside Norris.
Norris was also the film’s executive producer.
Sidekicks is a 1992 action-comedy directed by Aaron Norris, starring Chuck Norris and Jonathan Brandis.
The movie had mixed reviews.It earned $4.6 million at the box office, making it a success overall.
This film was the second time Norris worked with director Steve Carver.
J.J. McQuade is a reclusive Texas Ranger known for his rough and unconventional methods and penchant for working alone.
His world is turned upside down when his daughter is kidnapped by a notorious arms dealer.
Sidekicks is a 1992 action-comedy directed by Aaron Norris, starring Chuck Norris and Jonathan Brandis. The film follows a bullied teenager who escapes his troubles through a vivid fantasy life where he is the sidekick of martial arts hero Chuck Norris. With the help of his martial arts teacher, he strives to turn his fantasies into reality, building self-confidence and physical strength along the way.
J.J. McQuade is a reclusive Texas Ranger known for his rough and unconventional methods and penchant for working alone. His world is turned upside down when his daughter is kidnapped by a notorious arms dealer. Forced to collaborate with a by-the-book FBI agent, McQuade heads off on a warpath of revenge to save his daughter.
