Hard-Hitting Facts About Chuck Norris, The Invincible Texas Ranger
Chuck Norris Is Tougher Than Granite—And Scandal
Chuck Norris is the kung fu champion who fought his way to the pinnacle of Hollywood. But personal scandal, a secret love child, and on-set tragedies nearly knocked him out cold. Thank goodness his beard is tougher than granite.
1. His Father Was A Jack-Of-All-Trades
Carlos Ray “Chuck” Norris didn’t exactly come out of the womb doing roundhouse kicks. In fact, his childhood was pretty low-key. He was born inRyan, Oklahoma, in March 1940, to Wilma and Ray Dee Norris. His father was kind of a jack-of-all trades as a WWII veteran, mechanic, and driver. That left little Norris with big shoes to fill.
2. He Was The Eldest Of Three
Later on in his life, Chuck Norris would become a role model for millions of young men, teaching the values of discipline and hard work. But he started modeling good behavior early on. Norris had two younger brothers, Wieland and Aaron. One of his brothers made an ominous prediction.
3. His Brother Made A Terrible Prediction
When they were young, Norris’ younger brother, Wieland, made a terrifying prediction. He informed Norris that he wouldn’t live to see his 27th birthday. Sadly, that prediction came true in 1970 when Wieland perished in the conflict roiling Vietnam. But Norris’ family had fallen apart long before that.
4. His Father Drank For Months At A Time
For the majority of his childhood, Norris’ father found sporadic work as an automobile mechanic. But, when he wasn’t tuning up cars, he was knocking back drinks. Norris’ father would frequently go on months-long drinking binges, leaving the family to fend for themselves. But Norris hadn’t found his fighting spirit yet.
