Happy Birthday! Chuck Norris Turns 76 Today

Happy birthday, Chuck Norris! The actor and martial artist is celebrating his 76th birthday, today.

Norris is best known for his role as the star of TV's Walker, Texas Ranger and became an internet sensation in 2005 when memes based on his exaggerated feats of dangerous combat and other impossibilities took the world by storm. His other notable film credits include The Delta Force, The Way of the Dragon, and Expendables 2.

Prior to his acting fame, Norris earned a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from the Machado family. He had experience as an Air Policemen in Korea which led him to form his own type of martial arts, called Chun Kuk Do, which takes elements from Tang Soo Do and other combat styles.

Chuck Norris was born on March 10, 1940 in Ryan, Oklahoma.

Happy birthday, Chuck Norris!