Famous bodyguards and bodyguarding agencies
In the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, most bodyguards are former or current police officers, or sometimes former military or other government agency personnel. E.g., former members of the Special Air Service often go in close-protection after retirement, since many are given specialised training in the field during their time in the regiment.
One well-known public agency that provides bodyguard services is the United States Secret Service which safeguards the lives of the President, his family, and other executive officials.
Another agency, the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Security, is responsible for protecting U.S. missions and their personnel overseas, as well as selected dignitaries in the U.S., including the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, the Secretary of State, and visiting foreign dignitaries below heads-of-state level.
Whilst the US Secret Service's close-protection role is its most visible, its historic role as agents of the United States Treasury makes it unusual internationally as usually "official" bodyguards are part of general police forces. A significant example is the Royalty and Diplomatic Protection Department of the Metropolitan Police, which is responsible for the security of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom.
In India NSG (National Security Guards), an organisation particularly trained in anti-terrorist activities, also provides Body Guards for the VVIPs. The Organisation functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India. In 1984 Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two of her security guards, reportedly chosen as personal bodyguards.
[edit] Notable bodyguards
Sempronius Densus - bodyguard of Piso Licinianus, deputy Roman emperor, who singlehandedly fought an entire company of soldiers in 69 AD.
Dian Wei- bodyguard of the warlord Cao Cao. Died fighting off an army.
Walter H. Thompson - bodyguard of Winston Churchill for 18 years in the period 1921-1945.
Mr. T - bodyguard of modern American celebrities stars such as Muhammad Ali and Michael Jackson.
Mykola Mel'nychenko, an agent assigned to provide communications protection for the Ukraine's President Leonid Kuchma, publicly accused his principal of committing numerous crimes in 2000, causing an international scandal.
Satwant Singh and Beant Singh - bodyguards who assassinated then PM Indira Gandhi
Jim Grover - The head of Crucible Security.
Manuel Godoy -bodyguard of the Queen of Spain, made general, minister and finally, Prince by Napoleon
Avi Korein - Owner of Screen International Security Services in Los Angeles. The Israeli bouncer turned bodyguard rode the coattails of Bruce Willis during his rise to fame in the '80s, managing to establish his company as a major security provider to the stars in Hollywood. His company provides protection for some of the biggest names in Hollywood, to include Will Smith, Ozzy Osbourne, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt (before their infamous divorce), Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise.
Michael Clarke Duncan - The Oscar-nominated actor worked as a bouncer in various Chicago nightclubs. Through working at the clubs, he was able to get a security job and ended up in Los Angeles. He took other security jobs while in Los Angeles while trying to get some acting work in commercials. Eventually he was cast in a walk-on role in Ice Cube's Friday. During this time, he continued to work as a bodyguard for celebrities like Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Jamie Foxx and LL Cool J, all the while doing bit parts in television and films.
Frank Alexander - The former bodyguard of Tupac Shakur. He has since retired and written a few books.
Tino Stanton-Bodyguards to Hollywood movie stars,likes of Tom Cruise,Stunt Man in many famous
movies,he is still in business and is trusted by many in Business and Motion Picture Industry.
2006-12-03 00:19:10
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answered by hamihum 2
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First of all, it's bodyguard. You spelled it wrong. You do get a gun and hang with famous people. But your main job is to protect them from the papparozzi and crowds of people. You wear an earpiece like the secret service. You need experience to protect them, like as a bouncer for nightclubs. They're not going to accept a young rookie like you. I think you're crazy.
2006-12-03 00:19:52
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answered by Kristen H 6
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you have to apply for a license to have a gun and obviously you can only use it for the right purposes but as for hanging out with celebrities you have to act professional..its isnt about hanging out it is about protecting that particular person
2006-12-03 00:20:14
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answered by Anonymous
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It's not fun and games, you literally have to take a bullet for the person you are protecting.It is not for everyone.
2006-12-03 00:20:29
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answered by WC 7
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