Mr. T was one of the most unforgettable stars of the 1980s, famous for his towering muscles, trademark mohawk and stacks of chunky gold chains that weighed 40 pounds.
, the self-proclaimed 'World’s Greatest Bodyguard' protected a roster of A-list clients including Steve McQueen, and boxing legend .
His imposing presence soon caught the attention of Hollywood producers, landing him a scene-stealing role in Rocky III- where he delivered the line that would define his career: 'I pity the fool.'
But it was the hit 1980s series The A-Team, where Mr. T played Sergeant Bosco 'B.A.' Baracus, that cemented him as a household name and a hero to a generation of young fans.
At the height of his fame, the phenomenon grew even bigger when he landed his own Saturday morning cartoon, Mister T, which premiered on NBC in 1983.
Now the beloved star has been spotted stepping out at age 73 to pay his respects at the homegoing service for the late civil rights leader Jesse Jackson in .
Mr. T was one of the most unforgettable stars of the 1980s, famous for his towering muscles, trademark mohawk and stacks of chunky gold chains that weighed 40 pounds
It was the hit 1980s series The A-Team, where Mr. T played Sergeant Bosco 'B.A.' Baracus, that cemented him as a household name and a hero to a generation of young fans; (Dirk Benedict as Templeton 'Faceman' Peck, George Peppard as John 'Hannibal' Smith, Dwight Schultz as 'Howling Mad' Murdock, Mr. T as B.A. Baracus)
Rocky III gave Mr. T his iconic catchphrase 'I pity the fool,' which has been cemented in pop culture; (pictured with Sylvester Stallone in 1981)
Dressed casually in a T-shirt and denim overalls, Mr. T completed the look with his signature American flag bandana.
He was seen warmly greeting other attendees as the city paid tribute to the legendary civil rights leader.
Mr. T appearing on the ABC special the 37th Primetime Emmy Awards in 1985
His rise in the 80s as the beloved 'B.A.' Baracus and on programs like the WWE cemented Mr. T as a beloved children's icon
After leaving the army in the late 1970s, he worked as a bouncer at Chicago’s Dingbats Discotheque. It was there that the iconic Mr. T persona began to take shape - the gold chains, the jewelry, the imposing presence - often accumulated from clubgoers who left their valuables behind after the frequent brawls.
