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 2004 Christian film Birdie & Bogey.
Mike Norris | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael R. Norris October 4, 1962 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse |
Valerie Norris (m. 1992) |
| Children | 3 |
| Father | Chuck Norris |
| Relatives |
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Early life
editNorris 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
editIn October 1998, Norris and partner David Rael raised $2.5 million to start Wind River Productions.[3]
Norris and his wife own 2nd Fiddle Entertainment, a movie studio.[4] Through 2nd Fiddle Entertainment Norris has written produced and directed the films Birdie & Bogey,[5] Maggie's Passage[6] and I Am Gabriel.
Personal life
editNorris 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.[7]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | A Force of One | Pizza Deliveryman | first film |
| 1980 | The Octagon | Scott James 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 Lassiter | 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 Guard | |
| 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.
- ↑ Sayewitz, Ronni (October 16, 1998). "Action heroes". Dallas Business Journal. Archived from the original on May 15, 2001. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ↑ "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
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