Mr. T, 72, looks unrecognizable as he trades signature gold chains and mohawk for sweats and beanie on stroll in LA
The star worked with big names before becoming a famous actor himself
MR. T looked unrecognizable as he traded his signature gold chains for sweats and a beanie while running errands in LA.
The 72-year-old starred in classic 80s NBC action adventure series The A-Team.
He wore a blue paint-stained hoodie and light grey sweats alongside his familiar orange beanie.
Adding to Mr. T’s look were orange and white sneakers with dark blue sunglasses.
The beloved star also sported a scruffy beard.
Born Laurence Tureaud in Chicago, Mr T. was a bouncer and served in the United States Army before finding fame.
He rose to stardom by portraying The A-Team’s B.A. Baracus from 1983 to 1987.
The character – whose initials stood for Bosco Albert or “Bad Attitude” – was among a group of soldiers wrongly convicted of a crime during the Vietnam War.
Mr. T became a pop culture icon and, in 1983, then-First Lady Nancy Reagan notably sat on his knee when he posed as Santa Claus at the White House.
Altogether, The A-Team aired for 98 episodes in a five-season run.
Meanwhile, on the film side, Mr. T starred in 1982 sports drama Rocky III.
He played Clubber Lang, a formidable rival boxer to Sylvester Stallone’s title character.
Early in his career, Mr T. worked as a bodyguard for the likes of Muhammad Ali, Steve McQueen and Michael Jackson.
In 1995, the star was diagnosed with cancer but ultimately made a full recovery.
He competed on Dancing with the Stars for season 24 although was eliminated third.
Mr. T also appeared on TV shows including Games People Play and America’s Toughest Bouncer.
Recently, the star took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his gratitude during Thanksgiving.
He posted; “Happy Thanksgiving Day!
“As a Christian Raised on Welfare, I understood what it meant to have ‘Gratitude, Attitude of Gratitude’!”
“I learned to Give Thanks to GOD and Try to Live a Life that Reflected his Love and Mercy.”
