About Laurence Tureaud (Mr T)
Laurence Tureaud (born May 21, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois), known worldwide as Mr T, is a legendary American actor, television personality, professional wrestler, and motivational speaker. Raised as the youngest of twelve children, he rose from humble beginnings to become an enduring pop culture icon of the 1980s and beyond.
- Full Name
- Laurence Tureaud
- Born
- May 21, 1952 (age 73), Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Stage Name(s)
- Mr T, Mr. T, "The Baddest Man on the Planet"
- Signature Roles
- B.A. Baracus in The A-Team, Clubber Lang in Rocky III
- Famous Catchphrase
I pity the fool!
- Distinctive Features
- Tall Mandinka mohawk, hundreds of gold chains and necklaces, tough but comedic persona
- Highlights
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- Served in the U.S. Army, became a bouncer/bodyguard for celebrities
- Discovered by Sylvester Stallone, cast as Clubber Lang in Rocky III (1982)
- Starred in The A-Team (1983–1987), "Mister T" animated series, and numerous PSAs
- Wrestled at the original WrestleMania (1985), partnered with Hulk Hogan
- Diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma (1995), survived and became a cancer awareness spokesperson
- Continues to appear on TV, conventions, and media, beloved for anti-bullying, plain-speaking honesty, and larger-than-life energy - Links
- Wikipedia: Mr T · IMDB: Mr T
