| Mr. T |
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| Born | Laurence Tureaud
May 21, 1952 (1952-05-21) (age 56)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Occupation | actor, motivational speaker, wrestler, humanitarian, bodyguard, TV personality |
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| Years active | 1982-present |
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Mr. T (born Laurence Tureaud; (changed his name legally to Mr.T) May 21, 1952) is an American actor known for his roles as Sgt. "B. A." (Bosco Albert) Baracus in the 1980s television series The A-Team, as boxer James "Clubber" Lang in the 1982 film Rocky III, and for his numerous appearances in the WWF and as a professional wrestler. Mr. T is also well-known for his distinctive mohawk hairstyle, for wearing large amounts of gold jewelry, and for his tough guy image. He starred in the reality show I Pity the Fool, shown on TV Land, the title of which comes from his Rocky III catchphrase.
