20 actors you didn’t know served in the military 

Elvis Presley & Others At Army Physical - Source: Getty
Elvis Presley & Others At Army Physical - Source: Getty

18) Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte Receives the National Order of the Legion of Honour, France's Highest Award, From Ambassador of France to the United States Philippe Étienne - Source: Getty
Harry Belafonte Receives the National Order of the Legion of Honour, France's Highest Award, From Ambassador of France to the United States Philippe Étienne - Source: Getty

Renowned for his calypso music, the late Harry Belafonte handled ammunition during his service in the U.S. Navy at the time of World War II. Apart from his prosperous career as a singer and actor, Belafonte also became a civil rights activist after understanding the true reality of war. He is famous for his roles in movies like Carmen Jones, Odds Against Tomorrow, Buck and the Preacher, and others.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu