Swoosie Kurtz
Actress Swoosie Kurtz was the daughter of decorated WWII bomber pilot Frank Kurtz. Her father broke many records during the war, and the family ended up moving frequently after she was born, as many military families do. After appearing on “The Donna Reed Show” at seventeen, Kurtz has gone on to appear in many different TV shows. Her longest role was as Alex Reed Halsey on NBC’s “Sisters.”
Jerry Cantrell
The lead singer of “Alice in Chains” grew up in a separated family. His father was in the Army, fighting in Vietnam, when Jerry was born, and his parents eventually divorced when Cantrell was seven years old. The song “Rooster” was written as a tribute to Jerry Sr., who Jerry Jr. didn’t even meet until he was already three.
Have a look at these well-known celebrities who’ve proudly served in the military!
Here are some celebrities that answered the call. Some are well known for their service and some may surprise you!
Gal Gadot
Maybe she’s really Wonder Woman after all. Gal Gadot enlisted as a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) where she taught gymnastics and calisthenics as a combat instructor. In Israel, serving in the IDF is mandatory, but it also made a difference in Gadot’s career. She believes that she was able to break into acting because Justin Lin, the director of “Fast and Furious,” was impressed by her military experience. “You give two or three years, and it’s not about you,” she said of her time serving with the IDF. “You learn discipline and respect.”