Hollywood’s Hidden Heroes: You Won’t Believe Which Celebrities Served in the Military!
James Earl Jones – First Lieutenant, U.S. Infantry
James Earl Jones, the iconic voice behind Darth Vader, wasn’t always commanding starships in a galaxy far, far away. Before his Hollywood days, Jones was a real-life hero, serving in the United States Infantry during the Korean War. Imagine this—the man who would later say, “I am your father,” was actually a first lieutenant, keeping things in line, but probably not with a lightsaber.
Jones proved his versatility by swapping stage scripts for military tactics, handling tough army life with the same ease as he later handled complex characters. From guarding the front lines to ruling the box office, Jones has always been a force to reckon with!