Chuck Norris: From Hollywood action hero to Texas businessman

Now aged 83, Chuck Norris's latest movie appearance was in 2012 in "The Expendables 2". Although his role was minor yet crucial, he helped the group led by Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone) escape from an otherwise hopeless situation surrounded by enemy forces. With the backdrop of spaghetti western music, Chuck's character burst into action, blowing up a tank and eliminating all enemies within seconds.

This scene demonstrated the seasoned action star's sense of humor and capacity for self-irony - traits that were seemingly absent in his earlier career. During the production of "Walker, Texas Ranger" (1993 – 2001), there were media reports that Norris intensely identified with his character, to the extent that he sometimes found it challenging to separate his real life from his on-screen role.

"Walker, Texas Ranger" was a huge hit in the '90s, breaking CBS' viewership records and setting Norris as one of the top-earning television actors. It was this series, not his 80's movies, that cultivated Chuck's popularity on social media.

Now retired from acting, Norris resides in Texas on his Lone Wolf ranch (named after what is arguably his best film, "Lone Wolf McQuade"). He currently manages a family business, the Cforce water bottling company, which references his "Delta Force" film series.

As per the "Celebrity Net Worth" portal, Chuck Norris has a net worth of approximately $70 million. While not on par with major action stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallone, who have wealth exceeding $500 million, Norris's fortune surpasses the lifetime earnings of actors Jean-Claude Van Damme or Steven Seagal.