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The following is a list of people who served in the United States Marine Corps and have gained fame through previous or subsequent endeavors, infamy, or successes. Marines who became notable in the United States Marine Corps and are part of the Marine Corps history and lore are listed and posted in the list of historically notable United States Marines.
Robert A. Riggle Jr. (born April 21, 1970) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and retired United States Marine officer. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, he joined the Marines in 1990 and later attained the rank of lieutenant colonel.
The following is a list of the prominent names in U.S. Marine Corps lore—the people who make up what the Marines call "knowledge". Names in this list are notable for actions made as a Marine; individuals whose notability is unrelated to service in uniform can be found at List of United States Marines .
The film depicts a fictional unit of Korean War Marines in 1951 and explores the recent racial integration of the Marine Corps. Sgt Towler, an African American , struggles to assert his authority over the platoon, who express their preference for the Caucasian Sgt. Kincaid.
Lee Berrian Powell (May 15, 1908 – July 30, 1944) was an American film actor known for leading or other major roles in several serials and B-westerns. He was the first actor to portray The Lone Ranger on film. During World War II, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and participated in combat on several Pacific Islands, on one of which he ...
Other actors, like the late Maggie Smith, were already cast in life-changing roles by their 20s. Some of today's most iconic celebrities were once young actors struggling to make a name for ...
Lee Marvin (1924–1987), Marine Corps veteran and actor. Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and Combat Action Ribbon. 56 motion picture acting appearances resulting in 18 Award nominations with 11 awards. 212 Television credits resulting in 1 Emmy ...
Bill Hayes – actor and recording artist who also served in the U.S. Marine Corps (The Cardinal, "The Ballad of Davy Crockett") Lloyd Haynes – Emmy Award-nominated actor (Room 222, Ice Station Zebra) David Hedison – actor (The Fly, The Enemy Below, Live and Let Die) Thomas Heggen – Tony Award-winning author and playwright (Mister Roberts)