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Chuck Norris (born Carlos Ray Norris, March 10, 1940) is an American martial artist, actor, and producer who became a cultural icon. A renowned karate champion (1964–1974) and founder of his own discipline, Chun K*k Do, he entered films after befriending Bruce Lee. He is best known for starring in Missing in Action and the long-running series Walker, Texas Ranger.

Wes Studi (born December 17, 1947) is a renowned Cherokee actor, producer, and activist from Oklahoma, known for his authentic, powerful portrayals of Native Americans. Breaking Hollywood stereotypes in Dances with Wolves (1990) and The Last of the Mohicans (1992), he became the first Native American actor to receive an Academy Honorary Award in 2019

Early Life and Background

Born: Born in Nofire Hollow, Oklahoma, to Maggie (a housekeeper) and Andy Studi (a farm laborer).

Heritage: He is a fluent Cherokee speaker who did not learn English until school.

Military Service: Served 18 months in the U.S. Army, including a stint in Vietnam.

Activism: A renowned activist, he was associated with the American Indian Movement (AIM) and participated in the Wounded Knee Incident in 1973.