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

3) Morgan Freeman

Opening Ceremony - 63rd Monte-Carlo Television Festival - Source: Getty
Opening Ceremony - 63rd Monte-Carlo Television Festival - Source: Getty

Morgan Freeman was a radar technician in the U.S. Air Force. His thirst for soaring high was not just a metaphor. He served in the Air Service from 1955 to 59 and soon came to realize that he was not cut out for the cockpit lifestyle. He shifted his focus to acting and carved out a brilliant career for himself in the industry. He has bagged several awards throughout his career in Hollywood, and some of his outstanding performances are in movies like The Shawshank Redemption, Seven, Driving Miss Daisy, and others.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu