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Chuck Norris
(Martial Artist and Actor Best Known for His Action Movies)
Birth Year: 1940
Birthplace: Ryan, Oklahoma, United States
Chuck Norris is an American martial artist and actor known for his expertise in Tang Soo Do, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and judo. After a successful career in the United States Air Force, Norris won numerous martial arts championships and founded his own discipline, Chun Kuk Do. He gained fame in Hollywood with roles in action films such as "Good Guys Wear Black" and "Missing in Action," becoming a leading star in the 1980s. Norris also diversified as a writer, authoring books on various topics, and appeared in commercials and Internet memes that further boosted his popularity.