Mr. T (born
Lawrence 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, for his appearances as a professional wrestler, and for being a rapper. 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 the
catchphrase of his Lang character.