Chuck Norris Joins Hollywood Advisory Committee

The GI Film Festival, which will be held on Memorial Day Weekend 2007 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC, is pleased to announce that Air Force veteran and international action star Chuck Norris has joined the festival’s Hollywood Advisory Committee.

Chuck Norris, well-known for his long-running CBS television series “Walker Texas Ranger,” has starred in more than 20 feature films, including “Delta Force,” “Missing in Action,” and “Invasion USA.” Prior to his career in acting, Mr. Norris was a martial arts star, winning many martial arts championships, including being a six-time undefeated World Professional MiddleWeight Karate Champion. He is also the author of his New York Times bestselling autobiography, “The Secret of Inner Strength.”

In addition to his long and distinguished acting career, Mr. Norris is also known for his charitable work. An Air Force Veteran, having served with security forces in South Korea, Mr. Norris received the Veteran Foundation’s “Veteran of the Year” award in 2001 for his philanthropic work with children and military veterans.

Mr. Norris has served as a Veterans Administration spokesperson, visiting over 12 V.A. hospitals and speaking with World War II, Korean and Vietnam War Veterans including one from World War I. He also supports the United Way and the Make-a-Wish Foundation, while serving as a motivational speaker for numerous Christian ministries.

For more information on Chuck Norris’ life and career, please visit www.chucknorris.com.

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