In honor of Veteran's Day, we're taking a look back at some of Hollywood's most famous faces who have served in the military.
Some stars, such as Chuck Norris or Elvis Presley, have well documented their time in the armed forces, while others, like Drew Carey, may come as more of a surprise.
Check out 19 entertainment icons who served in the armed forces, including one "Golden Girl."
Comedian Drew Carey started performing stand-up comedy during his six years in the Marines.
In 1981, Drew Carey entered the United States Marine Corps Reserve, a stint that lasted six years.
It was during his service that he first started performing stand-up comedy.
"While in the Marine Reserves, I was looking for a way to make some more money, and it was suggested that I try using my jokes,"he later said.
Carey, who teamed up with the United Services Organization, has since visited military bases in Iraq to perform comedy for troops.
Hugh Hefner got his start in publishing while in the U.S. Army.
Before Playboy existed, Hefner had a successful career in the military.
In 1944, after graduating high school, Hefner enlisted in the Army as an infantry clerk.
He frequently contributed cartoons for various military newspapers before he was discharged in 1946.
Bea Arthur was a typist and truck driver in the Marines.
Before she landed a lead role in "Golden Girls," Bea Arthur served in the Marine Corps.
Though she once flat out denied it, The Smoking Gun dug up files proving the actress had served 30 months in the Marines as a typist and truck driver.
According a personal account detailing her reasons for joining, a then 21-year-old Arthur said she "heard last week that enlistments for women in the Marines were open, so decided the only thing to do was to join."
On an obtained personality appraisal sheet, Arthur was described as both argumentative and frank.
She was initially a typist in Washington D.C., and was then stationed at air stations in Virgina and North Carolina. Arthur was honorably discharged in 1945 with the title of staff sergeant.
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