Mike Norris (actor)

Mike Norris
Born
Michael R. Norris

(1962-10-04) October 4, 1962 (age 62)
Redondo Beach, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Spouse
Valerie Norris
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(m. 1992)​
Children3
FatherChuck Norris
Relatives

Michael R. Norris (born October 4, 1962) is an American actor.[1] He is the eldest son of actor and martial arts champion Chuck Norris[2] and his first wife, Dianne Holechek. He starred in the 1986 drama film Born American and the 1991 action film Delta Force 3: The Killing Game. He also directed and starred in the 2009 Christian film Birdie & Bogey.

Early life

Norris was born on October 4, 1962, in Redondo Beach, California, the eldest son of martial artist and actor Chuck Norris and Dianne (née Holecheck).

Career

Norris and his wife own 2nd Fiddle Entertainment, a movie studio.[3] Through 2nd Fiddle Entertainment Norris has written produced and directed the films Birdie & Bogey,[4] Maggie's Passage[5] and I Am Gabriel.

Personal life

Norris and his brother Eric are the two sons of the union of actor Chuck Norris and Dianne Holecheck. Through his father, Norris is the nephew of Aaron Norris, the godson of Gena Norris, has a half brother and two half sisters.

On May 23, 1992, Norris married his wife Valerie. They have three children, born 1995, and twins in 2000.[6]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1979 A Force of One Pizza Skateboarder first film
1980 The Octagon Scott At Eighteen
Final Cut Bar Patron
1982 Forced Vengeance Unknown
1983 Young Warriors Fred
1986 Born American Savoy Brown First Lead
1987 Survival Game Mike Hawkins Lead
1990 Leg Up Unknown Lead
1991 Delta Force 3: The Killing Game Greg Lead
1992 Death Ring Matt Collins Lead
1993 The Beverly Hillbillies Dancer
1995 Ripper Man Mike Lazo Lead
1996 Carnival of Wolves Bob Lead
Dragon Fury II Molech Lead
1998 Prime Time Comedy Various Characters TV movie
1999 Delta Force One: The Lost Patrol Sergeant Mike Morton
2001 The Rage Within Billy Rians Lead
2002 Bleed Chet McGrady
2003 Bells of Innocence Jux Jonas Lead
To Live Is To Die Student
2004 Six: The Mark Unleashed Mutant (uncredited)
Trip In A Summer Dress Willy short
Birdie and Bogey Danny O'Conner Lead
2005 Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire Delta Vee Security
2009 Maggie's Passage Max
A Greater Yes: The Story of Amy Newhouse Kevin
2012 I Am... Gabriel Chad Smith also director
2014 Mission Air director
2016 Amerigeddon Harlan also director
2017 Saving the Tin Man Steve Zagano
2019 The Crossroads of Hunter Wilde Hunter Wilde also director

References

  1. ^ Black Belt - Google Books. October 1995. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
  2. ^ "Chuck Norris' Son Stars in Karate-Less Capture". The Los Angeles Times. May 21, 1988. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
  3. ^ "About Us - 2nd Fiddle Entertainment". 2nd Fiddle Entertainment. Archived from the original on August 9, 2011. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
  4. ^ "Birdie and Bogey - 2nd Fiddle Entertainment". 2nd Fiddle Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 4, 2011. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
  5. ^ "Maggie's Passage - 2nd Fiddle Entertainment". 2nd Fiddle Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
  6. ^ Crowley, James. "Chuck Norris' Kids: Meet The Action Stars 5 Kids From Oldest To Youngest". Hollywood Life.
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