Chuck Norris accidentally kicked Dean Martin during first Hollywood movie
By Eric Jones
Published on March 20, 2026.
In a 1990 interview, Chuck Norris recalled his first Hollywood experience, having landed a role as a bodyguard in the 1968 film "The Wrecking Crew". He recalled a fight scene where he accidentally kicked Dean Martin, which required a kick over the head, and how he received his SAG card. The full interview is available on DVD.
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