Michael R. Norris (born October 4, 1962) is an American actor. He is the eldest son of actor and martial arts champion Chuck Norris 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.

Early life

Norris was born on October 4, 1962, in Redondo Beach, California, the son of Dianne (née Holecheck) and martial artist and actor Chuck Norris.

Career

Norris and his wife own 2nd Fiddle Entertainment, a movie studio. Through 2nd Fiddle Entertainment Norris has written produced and directed the films Birdie & Bogey, Maggie's Passage and I Am Gabriel.

Personal life

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.

Filmography