Mr. T is one of those successful American actors who rose to fame with his flexible acts in the 1980s. Though he has starred in dozens of movies to date, he is mainly famous for his work in the 1982’s film ‘Rocky III.‘ The film amassed $125,052,686 after its release worldwide. So, it is Mr. T’s first film that earned him massive fame along with a solid amount of money as an actor.
Since after his debut in the movie ‘Rocky III,‘ Mr. T went on to secure significant roles in big movies earning him fame and money side by side. Some blockbuster films starring Mr. T, including their box office collection, are given below.
| Film | Year | Role | Box Office Collection |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.C Cab | 1983 | Samson | $16,134,627 |
| Freaked | 1993 | The Bearded Lady | $29,296 |
| Spy Hard | 1996 | Helicopter Pilot | $26,960,191 |
| Not Another Teen Movie | 2001 | The Wise Janitor | $66,468,985 |
| Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs | 2009 | Earl Devereaux | $243,006,126 |
Besides, Mr. T also gathered a substantial amount of money from his TV appearances. After first appearing on TV from the NBC tough-man competition ‘Sunday Games’ and winning it, he participated in many other TV shows and programs. For example, he played the role of Sergeant Bosco ‘B.A. Barcus‘ on ‘The A-Team,’ co-starring Dirk Benedict, Dwight Schultz, and George Peppard.
According to sources, Mr. T received nearly $80K a week for his role on ‘The A-Team,’ which aired for four seasons from 1983 to 1987. Similarly, Mr. T appeared on other shows like Freaked, Straight Line, Dancing with the Stars, Johnny Bravo, and Saturday Night Live.
