Celebrities That Served In the Military Before Making It Big

Mel Brooks

During World War II, Mel Brooks served in the Army Corps of Engineers. His role in the Army was a dangerous but very vital one to the effort. He was the person who deactivated enemy land mines leading into Nazi Germany. He also had a role in organizing variety shows for the troops and served as a corporal in the 1104 Engineer Combat Battalion, 78th Infantry Division.