As a result of his "tough guy" image, an Internet phenomenon began in 2005 known as Chuck Norris facts, ascribing various implausible or even impossible feats to Norris. Norris appeared in a number of action films, such as Way of the Dragon in which he starred alongside Bruce Lee and was The Cannon Group's leading star in the 1980s. He next played the starring role in the television series Walker, Texas Ranger from 1993 to 2001. Norris is a devout Christian and politically conservative.
Chuck Norris who today is an 8th Degree Blackbelt in Taekwondo is one of the true pioneer champions of the 60's. While stationed in Korea in the early 60's he earned his blackbelt within a relatively short period of time. Upon his return to the States he embarked on a competitive career which thrust him into a rare status as being not only the "man to beat" but merely the "man to fight". For some, even losing to Chuck Norris became the high point of their career.
