Chuck Norris: Happy 70th Birthday!

The iconic American martial artist and actor hits 70 on March 10.  The star began his career with the U.S. Air Force, then parlayed his martial arts skills into the film world, starring in action movies like "Way of the Dragon." In the 90s, Norris starred in the series "Walker, Texas Ranger."  The conservative Republican has written several books on Christianity and has campaigned for politicians like Mike Huckabee. Take a look back at Chuck's career, or you'll be sorry! (Just kidding.)

The actor greets fans as he campaigns for US Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina on January 17, 2008.  (REUTERS)

Former U.S. President George H. W. Bush and Chuck Norris pose on the grounds of the Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas on June 13, 2004. The pair were celebrating Bush's 80th birthday  Bush had just completed the second of his two tandem parachute jumps to celebrate his 80th birthday.  (REUTERS)

Norris played himself in 2004 comedy "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story."

The actor and his wife Gena pose at the first ever World Stunt Awards in 2001. Norris has been married to second wife Gena since 1998. He has five children. (REUTERS)

In this 1992 family film, Norris paired up with the late Jonathan Brandis.

In 2005, a humorous Internet phenomenon known as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Norris_facts" title="Chuck Norris facts">Chuck Norris facts</a> began.  (AP)

In 1995, Norris co-starred with a canine actor in the action comedy "Top Dog."

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Norris began starring in hit series "Walker, Texas Ranger" in 1993. (CBS)

Norris continued the action series for eight seasons, and did various TV movies based on the show. (CBS)

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Norris co-starred with David Carradine in this1983 action flick.

Norris created the martial art Chun Kuk Do, which is based primarily on Tang Soo Do and also includes elements from every combat style he knows.