Celebrities In Uniform: You Would Never Guess These Famous Hollywood Stars Served In The Military!
It’s quite well-known that some stars like Elvis Presley and Chuck Norris have a history of serving in the military, Most of these men and women, before having a taste of stardom, went through rough training and countless wars after passing through some fitness exams of course. Some were even pursuing their talents while they were active and on duty. However, there were those who enlisted in the Army as they have no other choice left. Before becoming renowned entertainers, these stars have sacrificed for their countries. Did anyone walk away from their service with health problems? Find out about their remarkable stories from their military days!
Charles Bronson – Aerial Gunner In The Air Force (1943 – 1946)
The late Charles Bronson, who is remembered for the 1968 film Once Upon a Time in the West, began his acting career in 1951. This was several years after he left the US air force. It’s not widely known that Bronson served as a combat pilot during World War II. He enlisted in 1943 and served until the war ended. He even received a purple heart. After leaving the war, he did various odd jobs then discovered acting. Bronson died at the age of 81 in 2003 from lung cancer. He left us with a plethora of Western and action films such as Death Wish and The Magnificent Seven.
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