Photo Courtesy: Frank Carroll/Getty Images Nearly four decades after emerging onto the scene, Mr. T remains as iconic every bit ever. From his signature looks to his memorable catchphrase, the actor and sometime wrestler is instantly recognizable by audiences both immature and old. Despite his renown, there's a lot that many people don't know most the star. Whether it exist his humble ancestry or the origin of his quintessential mode, Mr. T and his unique tough-guy persona are in fact quite multifaceted. The Origin of Mr. T'due south Name Mr. T was born Lawrence Tureaud on May 21 of 1952. Built-in a minister's son, he and his four sisters and 7 brothers all bore the surname until their begetter abased them only v years after Lawrence's birth. As an act of silent rebellion against his dad, he shortened his name to Lawrence Tero. Photo Courtesy: Rand, McNally & Co./Pi