Mr. T
His promotion to squad leader happened accidentally after he enlisted in the military and completed his training as a military police officer in the 1970s. In1975, he was dubbed “Top Trainee of the Cycle” after graduating from cycle school.

After his service in the military, Mr. T worked as a well-paid bodyguard for $3,000 a night until he was approached by Sylvester Stallone, who offered him the role of Clubber Lang in Rocky III, which changed his life forever.