An unmistakably coiffed self-promotion machine, former bodyguard-turned- actor, Mr. T was one of... (Learn more)
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Developed his signature look from a National Geographic photo of a Mandika warrior in Mali.
In 1995, Mr. T was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma; announced he was cancer free in 2001
In 2003, Mr. T filed suit against Best Buy for using his likeness in advertising without permission.
In 2005, Mr. T stated that he would never wear his chains again. He arrived at this decision after seeing the effects of Hurricane Katrina.
Mr. T was quite conscious of being a positive role model for the millions of children who admired him and he never drank, smoked, or took drugs of any kind. He turned down acting roles that cast him as the villain or as overtly sexy.
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