Actors: 20 actors you didn’t know served in the military

20 actors you didn’t know served in the military

Modified Jan 11, 2025 15:52 ET

Elvis Presley & Others At Army Physical - Source: Getty

7) Paul Newman

Scott Newman Center Charity Benefit - Source: Getty

Before embarking on a legendary acting career, the late Paul Newman had worked as a radio operator in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was drafted into the Pacific. Movies like Cool Hand Luke, The Sting, The Hustler, and many more, bespeak not just Newman’s talent but also the perseverance and sharp wit he gathered during his service in the Navy.