Mr. T is an American actor and former pro-wrestler best known for his role in the Sylvester Stallone starrer ‘Rocky III’ and TV series ‘The A-Team’ and ‘Mister T’. His rough-n-tough disposition with an eye-catching African Mandinka warrior hairstyle complimented with gold jewellery gives his physical appearance a special aura, particularly among kids. He became city wrestling champion thrice and served as a military policeman. He then worked as a bodyguard for a decade protecting different personalities including celebrities like Michael Jackson and Muhammad Ali. He was spotted by Sylvester Stallone in the NBC-TV show ‘Games People Play’ following which he landed up playing boxer James "Clubber" Lang in ‘Rocky III’. He took part in a couple of Wrestle Manias of WWF. He made it a point to remain a positive role model among children and recorded an album for Columbia Records titled ‘Mr. T's Commandments’. His other acting endeavours include TV series like ‘The A-Team’, ‘I Pity the Fool’ and ‘Diff'rent Strokes’.