Chuck Norris – 79 

Chuck Norris surprisingly served as an Air Policeman in the U.S. Air Force from 1958 to 1962. After he left the military, Norris began participating in martial arts competitions and soon turned it into a business. He opened a chain of karate schools starting with setting up one in his hometown Torrance, CA. In 1968, he developed a friendship with fellow martial artist and actor Bruce Lee who had at that time gained fame from the TV show The Green Hornet. Norris made his acting debut in 1969, appearing in the film The Wrecking Crew. Norris also appeared in infomercials promoting Total Gym’s home exercise equipment.