Mel Brooks – Worked As A Landmine Defuser

As Brooks is apparently a comic genius, it’s quite hard to accept that he was in the U.S. military. Yes, Brooks was drafted in the US Army to fight during World War II. He served as a corporal in the 1104 engineer combat Battalion. Mel’s task was not an easy one as he had to work with landmines.

After taking off his Army shoes, Mel switched to pursue a career in acting. He became a well-known actor, writer, and producer after his term in the military. Even at the age of 91, Mel is still active and filling up his bank account.