List of Celebrities Who Were in the Military. Through the years many celebrities have served in the military. Some were drafted, others enlisted and some joined up multiple times. Many actors from the golden era of Hollywood served during World War II. The Vietnam war was also a popular era for famous people in the military.
Who is the most famous person who served in the military? Clint Eastwood tops our list. The “Unforgiven” actor served in the US Army during the Korean War. Eastwood almost died when he was involved in a plane crash. The plane landed in the ocean and Eastwood was able to swim to safety. Other actors who have served in the military include Bill Cosby, Paul Newman, Mickey Rooney and James Stewart.
Some surprising celebs also served in the military. Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia joined the US Army. He left the military 9 months later and instead enlisted in the Art Institute of San Francisco to study art. Other surprising military men include Tool front man Maynard James Keenan, comedian Drew Carey and rapper Ice-T.
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Bill Cosby
Bill Cosby joined the Navy and worked as a hospital corpsman.
Clint Eastwood
"Million Dollar Baby" director Clint Eastwood was drafted by the US Army during the Korean War.
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley joined the US Army in 1958.
Hugh Hefner
"Playboy" creator Hugh Hefner served as a military newspaper writer in the US Army.
James Stewart
"It's a Wonderful Life" star James Stewart was rejected from the US Army when he was first drafted because he didn't meet the weight requirement. He then worked out and bulked up and enlisted as a private.
Johnny Carson
"Tonight Show" host Johnny Carson served in the Navy.
Mickey Rooney
Actor Mickey Rooney served during World War II.
Paul Newman
"Cool Hand Luke" star Paul Newman served in the Navy during World War II.
Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor served in the US Army for two years, but he spent most of that time in army prison.
Tom Selleck
Tom Selleck served in California's National Guard.