Celebrities That Served In the Military Before Hollywood Fame

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart might seem like he was born for the silver screen, but once upon a time, he was in the US Navy police. While serving as part of the US Navy military police, Bogart was accidentally struck in the mouth by an unknown object. This attack gave the future actor a tiny scar above his lip and contributed to a minor lisp that added to his tough image in his career.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.