“I didn’t serve - not a man,” many believe. Moreover, everyone must go through service in the army, regardless of social status and financial situation. The reason for the "slope" from the army service can only be a number of diseases included in the corresponding list. We have compiled a list with photos of famous actors who did not serve in the army, especially for those who are interested in which of the famous people did not give their debt to their homeland.
Alexey Chadov
- "A Matter of Honor", "Orange Love", "At an Nameless Height"
Alexey Chadov is one of the Russian actors who did not want to serve in the army. The artist does not consider it shameful that he "cut". In one of his interviews, Chadov said that he did not want to interrupt his studies at the theater institute, which he entered with great difficulty. After the training was completed, he hid for four years from the representatives of the military registration and enlistment office who were looking for him. When he turned 27, Alexei finally exhaled - the draft age was behind him.
Arthur Smolyaninov
- Kalashnikov, Samara, Five Brides
Russian actor Arthur Smolyaninov had to try on military uniforms for his roles many times, but he himself did not serve. The fact is that he was the only breadwinner in the family and therefore the military registration and enlistment office gave him a reprieve. After he reached his 27th birthday, Smolyaninov was given a military ID. Arthur does not regret that he did not do military service and believes that he has not lost anything.
Orson Welles
- "Private detective Magnum", "The Mystery of Nikola Tesla", "Waterloo"
Among the foreign celebrities there are also those who have not served. One of the prime examples is Orson Welles. Meticulous journalists found out that during the Second World War, the Oscar-winning actor "dodged" the service. After the revelation was published, Orson could not contain his outrage. The actor made a statement that he did not join the ranks of the soldiers only because of his health condition - Wells had severe back problems and suffered from asthma. He was so upset by the fact that he was classified as a coward who refused to serve that he even tried to commit suicide.
Bruce Lee
- Entering the Dragon, Fist of Fury, Big Boss
It would seem that Bruce Lee was one of those celebrities who have courage, strength and ideal health for the army. But the doctors who carried out the physical examination of 22-year-old Bruce thought differently - they did not allow him to military service due to vision problems.
Charlie Chaplin
- "Gold Rush", "The Great Dictator", "City Lights"
Russian viewers are very interested in what movie stars have turned away from military service. Actor Charlie Chaplin did not serve in the military, although he wanted to become a soldier during the Second World War. The fact is that the doctors did not allow him into the troops because of his small stature and too low weight.
Errol Flynn
- "Never Say Goodbye", "The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex", "The Adventures of Robin Hood"
Completing our list with photos of famous actors who did not serve in the army, the famous Australian actor Errol Flynn. Having received American citizenship, he wanted to go to the front in 1942. The medical commission did not admit him to military service for a number of reasons - Flynn had heart problems, sudden attacks of malaria, chronic back diseases, tuberculosis and a whole bunch of sexually transmitted diseases.