Celebrities That Served In the Military Before Hollywood Fame

Tom Selleck

Actor, producer, and military man? Tom Selleck is more than you might think. Tom was drafted into the Vietnam War. Once he received the draft notice, Selleck joined the ranks in the California National Guard. From 1967 to 1973, Selleck served in the 160th Infantry Regiment of the California Army National Guard. After this, he immediately went to start pursuing acting. 

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