Chuck Norris is a long-time actor who has had an almost four-decade-long career in showbiz. He's created timeless action hits over the decades, even appearing in The Expendables franchise.

Despite all this success, Chuck is probably best-known these days for one thing and one thing only...being a massive meme, thanks to all of the Chuck Norris facts that the Internet has gathered.

Despite all the "facts" about Chuck that are out there for everyone to see, most people probably do not know too much about the actual man behind Walker, Texas Ranger. The nearly 80-year-old martial artist has, like everyone else, been through many trials. For sure, there are a few facts and secrets about him that the general public is unaware of, which might change their perceptions, if they found out.

On that note, let's go over 20 things about Chuck Norris that his fans choose to ignore.

20 His Name Isn't Chuck

Yeah, his name isn't actually Chuck and it's not even Charles. The man many people around the world know as Chuck Norris was actually born Carlos Ray Norris. Chuck earned the new name during his time in the United States Airforce when he was serving his term in Korea.

19 His World Of Warcraft Ads

In 2011, Chuck Norris leaned into all the jokes about him being the world's greatest fighter...and the toughest thing in the entire universe. He did this by making an appearance in a commercial for the popular MMO game, World of Warcraft, which had an in-game version of Chuck with a white tiger. The ad featured the iconic line, "Chuck doesn't fight, because that implies the possibility of failure."

18 His Action Jeans

During the prime of Chuck's career, you could sell anything as long as you attached his name to it. One of these products was Chuck Norris Action Jeans. They were jeans that were more flexible, which allowed wearers to move more freely and kick around and defend themselves, if need be, without looking too casual.

17 He Wants To Be President Of Texas

In more recent years, Chuck has been a lot more politically active. In 2011, he said that, if the State of Texas ever left the Union, he would be interested in being president of the newly independent country. Chuck also stated that he feels, with the current political climate, that a day where Texas leaves the Union might be coming soon.

16 He's An MLM Ambassador

MLMs have a reputation for being very shady and for taking advantage of vulnerable people. In 2013, Chuck and his wife, Gena, were announced as ambassadors for the company, Max International. This company is an MLM known for marketing a shady 'miracle pill' and other health products.

15 His "1000 Years Of Darkness" Prediction

As mentioned previously, Chuck has become very politically active in his later years and is a very proud Republican. During Barack Obama's re-election campaign, Norris said that if Obama was re-elected, it would bring about 1000 years of darkness. Obviously, that didn't happen...just look outside during the day.

14 The Chuck Norris "Facts"

The Chuck Norris facts are one of the oldest memes on the Internet and are probably the ancestor to the modern meme culture that we enjoy to this day. Chuck is so tied to his Internet meme persona that he even makes references to it in his films now. The parodies have become so popular, they clash with his 'tough guy' image a bit.

13 He Wasn't Always An Athlete

Chuck wasn't always the outgoing star athlete that he portrays himself as today. Norris had a very troubled childhood and this caused him to become very shy and reserved. It was so bad that he was unable to give presentations in class and only overcame this confidence issue by joining the military and taking up martial arts.

12 He Had A Troubled Upbringing

Like mentioned before, Chuck's upbringing was not a walk in the park. His father would sometimes work as a mechanic but would go on drinking binges that lasted for months at a time. This embarrassment would be the cause of Chuck's introversion as a youth, which led to bully and harassment from other kids.

11 He Invented His Own Martial Art

After training in many different fighting styles over the years, Chuck eventually created his own with Chun Kuk Do. Translating to The Universal Way in Korean, Chun Kuk Do was designed to encompass all areas of fighting, and currently has 40 schools worldwide, in countries like the United States, Mexico, and Norway.

10 He Doesn't Believe In Evolution

Chuck is a very religious man and holds many conservative beliefs, one of those is that he believes evolution is a hoax and not why we exist today. Chuck has stated that "here’s what I really think about the theory of evolution: It’s not real. It is not the way we got here. In fact, the life you see on this planet is really just a list of creatures God has allowed to live. We are not creations of random chance. We are not accidents."

9 He's An Anti-Vaxxer

Anti-vaxxing seems to be spreading fast in Hollywood...faster than measles these days! One of the victims of this epidemic is none other than Chuck himself. While it's never announced loudly and (seemingly) barely talked about, Norris is confirmed to believe that vaccines are not useful. It's unknown if he thinks they are damaging.

8 He Has An illegitimate Daughter

On September 22, 2004, Norris told Entertainment Tonight that he did not meet his illegitimate daughter, from a past relationship, until she was 26, although she learned that he was her father when she was 16. He met her after she sent a letter informing him of their relationship. She sent the letter in 1990.

7 He Has An Endorsement Deal With A Gun Manufacturer

In 2019, Norris signed an endorsement deal with one of the world's largest and most known gun manufacturers, Glock. The deal was met with criticism from some members of the public and some of his fans. Critics felt it was bad timing, due to the increase in school shootings in the United States.

6 He Believes There Is A Conspiracy To Outlaw Christianity

Chuck believes that there is a conspiracy that atheists are trying to ban Christianity. Norris states "Though the majority of Americans continue to claim to be Christians, a Gallup poll discovered 45 percent of us would support an atheist for president. Such a survey is a clear indication that the secularization of society is alive and well."

He also says that, if he was made president of the United States, he would tattoo "In God We Trust" on the forehead of every atheist.

5 He Is Against GMO Foods

Chuck is against GMO foods and has written many op-eds on the topic. Chuck has argued that these foods may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. He's even stated that if you read his article and it does not get you to start eating organic food, nothing ever will.

4 He Wants To Bring Religion In To Public Schools

Chuck Norris believes that the way to save the world is by sharing two things with everyone...Martial Arts and Religion. Chuck and his wife, Gena, are members and spokespersons for the National Council on Bible Curriculum, which seeks to bring state-certified Bible courses to public high schools nationwide.

3 He Believes In Chemtrails

Another conspiracy that the former Walker, Texas Ranger believes in is that airplanes are actually spewing out toxic chemicals that are changing the earth's climate and changing the composition of the planet.

Chemtrail followers believe that the government uses airplanes not as transportation, but to spread chemicals that either change the climate or poison people, to make them more docile.

2 He Sued MRI Manufacturers

In 2017, Norris sued medical device manufacturers, claiming that his wife was poisoned by the injected gadolinium compound used in MRI scans. The compound is used to increase contrast.

Contrary to Norris' claim, gadolinium-based contrast agents have been used to help more than 300 million people worldwide, and both the FDA and a European Union agency have found no evidence that retained gadolinium is harmful. The lawsuit apparently did not cite any medical evidence.

1 He Is Against Same-Sex Marriage

On November 18, 2008, Norris became one of the first show business stars to express support for the California Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage, and he denounced activists for "interfering" with the democratic process. He also talked about the double standard he perceived in criticizing the LDS Church, without criticizing African-Americans, who had voted for the measure by a wide margin.