These Celebs Did Time in the Military Before They Were Famous

Drew Carey

A six-year Marine, Drew Carey wasn't always the easygoing comedian that he is now. After he transitioned out of the Army, his standup career started to pick up. He still honors his time in the Marines by frequently bringing his comedy tours to the troops.

Don Rickles

Being in the Navy gives you an edge if you want to be an insult comedian like Don Rickles is. He was honorably discharged from World War II in 1946. From then on, his prolific standup career flourished.

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