Mr. T is popularly known for playing B.A. Baracus, one of the Vietnam War soldiers in NBC’s action-adventure series The A-Team. Now 72, Mr. T looks unrecognizable, as he was spotted running errands in Los Angeles without his signature gold chains and Mohawk haircut.
The ‘80s star wore a blue stained hoodie, grey sweatpants, and an orange beanie to match his sneakers. He wore a pair of sunglasses and carried a few bags, indicating that likely went shopping. Mr. T still maintained his towering stature and looked healthy as he strolled the streets.
What is Mr. T up to now?
Mr. T, 72, looks unrecognizable as he trades signature gold chains and mohawk for sweats and beanie on stroll in LA #Sweatshttps://t.co/2IZLGlxNjU pic.twitter.com/tvrvKdS3wJ
— What Mitchell Thinks (@Coachmitchh3) December 3, 2024
Mr. T worked as a bouncer and served in the US Army before The A-Team, which ended in 1987. During his early years on The A-Team, he famously played Santa Claud at the White House and First Lady Nancy Reagan sat on his knee. He also starred opposite Sylvester Stallone in Rocky III.
He has been fairly active on social media and recently took to X to share a heartfelt message for Thanksgiving. “As a Christian Raised on Welfare, I understood what it meant to have ‘Gratitude, Attitude of Gratitude!’ I Learned to Give Thanks to GOD,” he wrote.
The actor worked with A-listers before fame
Mr. T worked as a bodyguard for the likes of Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson and Steve McQueen before becoming famous. He has also leveraged his appearance by appearing on shows like America’s Toughest Bouncer. Speaking of competition, he was a part of Dancing With The Stars in 2017 but was the third to get dropped.
Mr. T has had his share of challenges, as he was diagnosed with cancer at 43. He had T-cell non-Hodgkins lymphoma but maintained a positive attitude and even joked about matching names with his condition. Thankfully, the cancer went into remission about six years later, and Mr. T was back to optimal health.