Blair Underwood
Bouncing from one military base to another, actor Blair Underwood’s father was stationed not only in the U.S. but also in Germany. Underwood had a few temporary roles before he landed a seven-year run on “L.A. Law.” From there, he transitioned primarily to films, although he continued to guest star on shows from “Rules of Engagement” to “The Event.”
Marcia Gay Harden
Marcia Harden was born in La Jolla, California, but moved all over the world with her father, a Navy officer. Growing up, she lived in Japan, Germany, Greece, and Maryland, where she graduated high school. For most of her career, she’s played smaller, one-off roles in film or TV, such as “Flubber,” “Law & Order: SVU,” and “The Mist.” However, she’s also played larger roles on “Damages,” “Whip It,” and “The Newsroom.”
Pam Grier
“Jackie Brown” actress Pam Grier adored her father who was a mechanic and technical sergeant in the United States Air Force. She got her start in show business as a receptionist at American International Pictures, where she was discovered by director Jack Hill and cast in multiple “blaxploitation” films. After the popularity of the genre began to die off, she started working in other areas, leading to a six-season run as Kit Porter on “The L Word.”