His legacy as a martial arts movie icon is undeniable, but how real was his experience in fights outside the camera? Bruce ...

Beyond the myths and action movies that made him famous, Chuck Norris had a genuine career as a fighter in the real world.

4. He lived two streets away from Chuck Norris in L.A. 5. Steve McQueen had his manager find Bruce Lee a house in Bel-Air, Los Angeles. 6. He was the first proponent of protein shakes.

Chuck Norris (né Carlos Ray Norris ... Norris rose to fame as an actor by appearing alongside Bruce Lee in 1972's Way of the Dragon. He is best known for his role as Ranger Cordell Walker ...