Lawrence Tureaud (born May 21, 1952), known professionally as Mr. T is an American actor and retired professional wrestler known for his roles as B. A. Baracus in the 1980s television series The A-Team and as boxer Clubber Lang in the 1982 film Rocky III. Mr. T is known for his distinctive African Mandinka warrior hairstyle,his gold jewelry, and his tough-guy image.