Mr. T

Mr. T, born Laurence Tureaud on May 21, 1952, is an American actor known for his roles as B. A. Baracus in the 1980s TV series The A-Team and as boxer Clubber Lang in the 1982 film Rocky III. He gained recognition for his distinctive hairstyle inspired by Mandinka warriors, his copious gold jewelry, and his tough-guy persona. His catchphrase 'I pity the fool!' originated from his role as Clubber Lang and became a trademark used in slogans and titles, including the reality show I Pity the Fool in 2006. Mr. T was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, in a family with twelve children. He legally changed his name to Mr. T in 1970.