Hollywood’s Hidden Heroes: You Won’t Believe Which Celebrities Served in the Military!
Harvey Keitel – Private, U.S. Marines
In the 1950s, long before he became a Hollywood heavy-hitter, Harvey Keitel took a detour into military life. At 17, filled with youthful zest and a dash of defiance, Harvey joined the U.S. Marine Corps. This wasn’t just any time, it was during the Korean War, a period that demanded real mettle.
As a Marine, he quickly climbed to Lance Corporal, proving his mettle amidst the chaos of war. These years in service forged the iron-willed characters he’d later bring to life on the big screen. That same unyielding spirit we admire in his films? It was born in the barracks and battlefields of his Marine days.