Mike Norris (actor)
Mike Norris | |
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Born | Michael R. Norris October 4, 1962 |
Occupation | Actor |
Spouse |
Valerie Norris (m. 1992) |
Children | 3 |
Father | Chuck Norris |
Relatives |
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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
[edit]Norris was born on October 4, 1962, in Redondo Beach, California, the son of Dianne (née Holecheck) and martial artist and actor Chuck Norris.
Career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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
[edit]- ^ Black Belt - Google Books. October 1995. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
- ^ "Chuck Norris' Son Stars in Karate-Less Capture". The Los Angeles Times. May 21, 1988. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
- ^ "About Us - 2nd Fiddle Entertainment". 2nd Fiddle Entertainment. Archived from the original on August 9, 2011. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
- ^ "Birdie and Bogey - 2nd Fiddle Entertainment". 2nd Fiddle Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 4, 2011. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
- ^ "Maggie's Passage - 2nd Fiddle Entertainment". 2nd Fiddle Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
- ^ Crowley, James. "Chuck Norris' Kids: Meet The Action Stars 5 Kids From Oldest To Youngest". Hollywood Life.
External links
[edit]- Mike Norris at IMDb
- Chuck Norris
- 1962 births
- Living people
- 20th-century American male actors
- 21st-century American male actors
- American male karateka
- American male film actors
- American male television actors
- American people of English descent
- American people of Irish descent
- American people who self-identify as being of Cherokee descent
- Actors from Redondo Beach, California
- American film actor, 1960s birth stubs