Mr. T is an actor and pop culture icon who became closely associated with the World Wrestling Federation during the 1980s. He was a key celebrity figure in the Rock ‘n’ Wrestling era, appearing at WrestleMania and teaming with Hulk Hogan in high-profile matches that helped bring mainstream attention to WWF programming. Mr. T also appeared in multiple Madison Square Garden–era WWF promotional segments, becoming one of the most recognizable crossover celebrities in wrestling history.