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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 |
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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 .
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).
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.
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]
| 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 |
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ActionFest was an annual film festival in Asheville, NC, started by Carolina Cinemas and Magnolia Pictures founder Bill Banowsky and action director/producer Aaron Norris, along with Dennis Berman and Tom Quinn. ActionFest was the first film festival in the world devoted exclusively to action film. It was also the only film festival in the world that honoring stunt performers, filling a void caused by the decision of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences not to recognize stunt men and stunt women in its Academy Awards. ActionFest's stated mission was to "recognize, honor and appreciate the remarkable efforts of these amazing people who risk their lives every day to make Hollywood films look exciting and great."
Hero and the Terror is a 1988 American action film starring martial arts star Chuck Norris, directed by William Tannen. Produced by Menahem Golan, written by Michael Blodgett, and was distributed by Cannon Films. The film stars Norris as Danny O'Brien a cop trying to stop a serial killer, Simon Moon known as "The Terror".
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