Film work

Norris began his career in the movies as an uncredited stunt man, then moved on to acting in roles in films such as Good Guys Wear Black (1978), A Force of One (1979), The Octagon (1980) and Lone Wolf McQuade (1983). In the mid-1980s he began writing and directing. He has directed and produced many films. His credits include Braddock: Missing in Action III, Platoon Leader, Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection, The Hitman, Hellbound, Top Dog, Sidekicks and was the executive producer of 168 television episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger. In 2005, Norris produced and acted in the film, The Cutter. In 2009, he produced the Sony/Screen Gems film, Not Easily Broken, and currently is the "president of development and production" of ALN, formerly The American Life Network.

Actor

Year	Title	Role	Note
1978	Good Guys Wear Black	Al - The Black Tigers	First Film
1979	A Force of One	Anderson
1980	The Octagon	Hatband
1981	Raider Stone	Unknown
1983	Deadly Force	Guard #3
	Lone Wolf McQuade	Punk
1996	Overkill	Jack Hazard	his first only lead role
2005	The Cutter	Tony Maylam	Last film

Director

Year	Title	Notes
1988	Braddock: Missing in Action III	with Chuck
1988	Platoon Leader	Direct debut and first film that does not star Chuck
1990	Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection	with Chuck
1991	The Hitman	with Chuck
1992	Sidekicks	with Chuck but as himself
1993	Good Cop/Bad Cop
1993	Hellbound	with Chuck
1995	Top Dog	with Chuck
1996	Forest Warrior	with Chuck
2005	Trial By Fire	with Chuck and TV movie

Personal

He currently holds a ninth-degree black belt in Chun Kuk Do, a martial art created by his brother Chuck Norris.

On December 2, 2010, he (along with brother Chuck) was given the title honorary Texas Ranger by Texas Governor Rick Perry.

[ Source: Wikipedia ]