5. Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris is an American martial artist and actor most known for starring in a number action films including Way of the Dragon, Good Guys Wear Black, and The Delta Force trilogy. Norris also starred in the hit television series “Walker, Texas Ranger” from 1993-2001.
Prior to his career in Hollywood, Norris was a member of the military. Norris joined the United States Air Force as an Air Policeman in 1958 and was sent to Osan Air Base in South Korea. While in South Korea, he began his training in the martial art of Tang Soo Do. Norris eventually returned to the U.S. and continued to serve as an Air Policeman at March Air Force Base in California until he was discharged in August 1962.
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