Best known as the co-creator of hit comedy television series, Get Smart, Mel Brooks has enjoyed a long and fruitful career within the entertainment industry. With the number of acting and directing credits under his belt, it's pure wonder he managed to fit in any other type of job. And this was no normal job. During World War II, Brooks had one of the most dangerous roles imaginable.
After being drafted into the army in 1944, Brooks was trained in military engineering. He then went on to serve in the United States Army as a corporal in the 78th Infantry Division. His role as part of the Engineer Combat Battalion was to defuse land mines. We don't know about you guys, but we think that had to be one of the scariest jobs in the army!