Date of Birth: May 21, 1952
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Biography
Mr. T, born Laurence Tureaud on May 21, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American actor, television personality, and retired professional wrestler. He rose to fame in the early 1980s as a tough, no-nonsense character with a distinctive mohawk hairstyle and gold chains. Mr. T is best known for his role as B.A. Baracus in the hit television series “The A-Team” and as Clubber Lang in “Rocky III”. Mr. T’s journey to stardom began with humble beginnings in a large family with twelve siblings. He worked various odd jobs before joining the U.S. Army and later becoming a bodyguard for celebrities like Muhammad Ali and Diana Ross. His big break came when Sylvester Stallone cast him in “Rocky III,” which led to his iconic role in “The A-Team.” Beyond acting, Mr. T became a cultural icon, known for his catchphrases, especially “I pity the fool!” He also appeared in numerous commercials, public service announcements, and even had his own animated television series, “Mister T”. Over the years, Mr. T has been involved in various philanthropic activities, including working with children and supporting cancer awareness after his own battle with the disease.
5 Interesting Facts about Mr. T
1. Mr. T legally changed his name to “Mr. T” to ensure he would always be addressed with respect.
2. He served in the U.S. Army’s Military Police Corps before becoming a celebrity bodyguard.
3. Mr. T won the America’s Toughest Bouncer competition in 1980, which helped launch his acting career.
4. He famously wore gold chains and jewelry weighing up to 35 pounds, which he stopped wearing out of respect for Hurricane Katrina victims.
5. Mr. T has a signature cereal called “Mr. T Cereal” that was released by the Quaker Oats Company in the 1980s.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Mr. T
1. “I pity the fool!”
2. “When you find good people, you gotta hold on to them.”
3. “Treat your mother right, treat her right!”
4. “If you can’t read, the only thing you can do is find somebody to do your reading for you.”
5. “It takes a smart man to play dumb.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth Mr. T achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Mr. T has three children: two daughters, Erika and Lesa, and a son, Laurence Tureaud Jr.
Relevant Links
1. [Mr. T – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001558/
2. [Mr. T – Biography](https://www.biography.com/actor/mr-t
3. [Mr. T – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._T
4. [Mr. T – Official Website](http://www.officialmrt.com/
5. [Mr. T – Twitter](https://twitter.com/MrT
