1. Morgan Freeman
Before he became an Oscar-winning actor, Morgan Freeman served in the U.S. Air Force as a radar technician.
2. Elvis Presley
The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1958 and served for two years, reaching the rank of sergeant.
3. Bea Arthur
Before her Golden Girls fame, Bea Arthur was one of the first members of the Women’s Reserve and served as a truck driver and typist in the Marine Corps.
4. Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood was drafted into the Army during the Korean War. He served as a lifeguard at Fort Ord in California.
5. James Earl Jones
The voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, James Earl Jones, served as a Ranger in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
6. Gal Gadot
Wonder Woman herself, Gal Gadot, served in the Israel Defense Forces as a combat instructor.
7. Ice-T
Rapper and actor Ice-T served four years in the U.S. Army before his music career took off.
8. Adam Driver
Before becoming Kylo Ren in Star Wars, Adam Driver served as a Marine for almost three years.
9. Drew Carey
Funny man Drew Carey served six years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves before making us laugh on TV.
10. Mr. T
Known for his tough-guy persona, Mr. T served in the U.S. Army as a Military Policeman.
11. Jimi Hendrix
Guitar legend Jimi Hendrix enlisted in the U.S. Army and trained as a paratrooper before his music career skyrocketed.
12. Chuck Norris
Martial artist Chuck Norris served in the U.S. Air Force as an Air Policeman before becoming an action star.
13. Mel Brooks
Comedy genius Mel Brooks served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a combat engineer.
14. Johnny Cash
The Man in Black served in the U.S. Air Force as a radio operator and intercept operator.
15. Paul Newman
Actor Paul Newman served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a radioman and gunner.
16. Humphrey Bogart
Casablanca star Humphrey Bogart served in the U.S. Navy during World War I as a ship’s quartermaster.
17. Sidney Poitier
Trailblazing actor Sidney Poitier lied about his age to join the U.S. Army during World War II, where he worked as a mental hospital attendant.
18. Tony Bennett
Singer Tony Bennett served in the U.S. Army during World War II and participated in the liberation of a concentration camp.
19. Steve McQueen
“The King of Cool” Steve McQueen served in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he was promoted to Private First Class before being demoted seven times.
