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Mr. T (born Laurence Tureaud; May 21, 1952) is an American actor known for his roles as B. A. Baracus in the 1980s television series The A-Team, as boxer Clubber Lang in the 1982 film Rocky III, and for his appearances as a professional wrestler. Mr. T is known for his trademark African Mandinka warrior hairstyle, his gold jewelry, and his tough-guy image. In 2006 he starred in the reality show I Pity the Fool, shown on TV Land, the title of which comes from his catchphrase from the film Rocky III.
Born Laurence Tureaud in Chicago, Mr. T is an American actor, television personality, and former professional wrestler who rose to global fame in the 1980s.
He is primarily known for his role as B.A. Baracus in the television series The A-Team, as the antagonist Clubber Lang in Rocky III, and for his signature gold-jewelry-and-mohawk style.
Mr. T typically portrays tough-guy characters, often leaning into his real-life persona, physicality, and recognizable catchphrases.