Some well known Hollywood icons that served in the US Military.
7. Gene Hackman, U.S. Marine Corps - When David Letterman asked Gene Hackman why he joined the Marines, Gene replied, "I couldn't get laid." He was 16 years old when he dropped out of school and lied about his age to enlist. After basic training, he served in China, Hawaii, and Japan as a field radio operator. Gene admits, "I have trouble with direction, because I have trouble with authority. I was not a good Marine." Indeed, he was demoted three times for leaving his post without proper authorization. He would serve for five years before moving on to study journalism and TV production at the University of Illinois.