Richard Norton is an undisputed legend of action cinema who remains one of the highest rated Martial Artists in his field. He even holds a unique accolade as one of the most highly regarded Westerners to work on the dynamic films of Hong Kong stars, Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung. Born and raised in Croydon, Australia, the young Richard pursued a passion in Martial Arts that would shape his life and career. He subsequently began working security at clubs before starting a long-spanning career as a bodyguard to some of the best musical artists in the world including The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Linda Ronstadt. After becoming good friends with Chuck Norris, Richard appeared in his first acting role in The Octagon in 1980 and would go on to appear in countless Martial Arts and action films throughout Hong Kong, America and Australia, including new films; The Amazing Spider-Man, and Mad Max: Fury Road...
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such a great actor and martial arts star, and still sadly underrated
Posted by: frank jenna | 05/26/2011 at 11:56 AM
Richard Norton is an absolute legend! Good to know he's still working on a lot of films!
Posted by: Tom R. | 05/26/2011 at 02:24 PM
CITY HUNTER is one of my alltime favourite JC movies
Posted by: F.T. Damon | 05/31/2011 at 09:35 AM
Norton is great, has done so much, worked on so many great movies. I personally miss his 90s action films, where he would put all his martial arts at display against the likes of Jackie Chan and Cynthia Rothrock. Good to know he's still around and kicking.
Posted by: Tim Tal | 08/26/2012 at 01:27 PM
I have had the pleasure of calling Richard a friend for over 20 yrs now. All the aformentioned accalades certainly hold true, the two qualities that never cease to amaze me, the gentleman's monster sense of humour and the classy manner in which he carries himself. One incredible Kat!
Posted by: William beckman | 08/26/2012 at 05:07 PM