During the Second World War, he served in the Royal Navy. At first, he started out as a seaman, but would be promoted to sub-lieutenant, and finally, lieutenant. He already had acting experience before going into the war, but he did ask for a temporary leave so he could appear in Flare Path, a play.
The Obi-Wan Kenobi actor was one of three British actors who made the transition from Shakespearean theatre to blockbuster films immediately after WWII.
Hugh Hefner Went Right Into The Military After School
The Playboy legend finished studying at Steinmetz High School when he joined the US Army in 1944. However, he wasn’t deployed into the battlefield. Instead, he would serve as an infantry clerk. This position was nothing more than a form of exercise for his drawing and publishing skills.
In 1946, Hefner would be discharged. In 1953, the first issue of Playboy magazine would be published, which sold over 50,000 copies with Marilyn Monroe on the cover.
Sidney Poitier Lied About His Age
When he was younger, he joined the U.S. Army during the Second World War. He even lied about his age too, something most people did at the time. However, he was only an attendant for the mental hospital.
Afterward, he found success in the acting world. Thanks to his superb performance in the movie Lilies of the Field, more doors would open for him. He is credited for being the first ever Bahamian-American black actor to win the Best Actor Award.
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