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Actors who Served: Donald Pleasance

Donald Pleasance might be known for playing bad guys such as Dr. Blofeld in You Only Live Twice but, in real life, he served honorably in World War II. 17 Feb 2013

Actors Who Served: Tony Curtis

A 17-year-old Tony Curtis was inspired to join the Navy after seeing it glamorized on the silver screen. “As a youth, I remember seeing Cary Grant in Destination Tokyo and Tyrone Powers in Crash Drive. I knew right then and there that I wanted to be a submariner,” Curtis said. 2 Dec 2012

Actors who Served - Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

The characters played by Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. are frequently described as “dashing” or “swashbuckling.” What most people don’t realize is that he was equally so in real life. 22 Nov 2012

Actors Who Served: Alec Guinness

Audiences know Alec Guinness for iconic roles in the "Star Wars" franchise as well as "The Bridge on River Kwai." They may not recall Guinness's heroism during World War II. 14 Oct 2012

Actors Who Served: Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee forged a remarkable film career playing some of the worst villains in movie history. He started his adult life playing a real-life hero in the British armed forces. 8 Sep 2012

Actors Who Served: Jimmy Stewart

Jimmy Stewart was not only one of the greatest actors of his generation. He also served proudly in the U.S. military, casting aside his celebrity status to literally fight for his country. 12 Aug 2012

Actors Who Served: David Niven

Dashing actor David Niven did more than lend his elegance to the silver screen for decades. He also served in the British military with honor, re-enlisting to fight the Axis powers during World War II. 4 Aug 2012

Actors Who Served: Humphrey Bogart

Actor Humphrey Bogart served his country at an early age, but he continued his ties to the military even after his film career blossomed. 22 Jul 2012

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