Actors who have done commercials
by davesteur | created - 10 Apr 2020 | updated - 05 Aug 2020 | PublicWe see commercials all the time and go "I know that person from something..."
1. Laurel Coppock
Actress | Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Laurel is a Main Company Groundling in Los Angeles. She was born on July 17th, 1977 in Boston, MA. She graduated from Colby College with a degree in Performing Arts. Laurel went on to study acting at the Circle in the Square Acting Conservatory. She was also a cast member in the comedy theater, ...
"Jan" from Toyota
2. Stephanie Courtney
Actress | The Heartbreak Kid
Stephanie Courtney is main company member of the famed Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles, regularly performing in their sketch and improv shows. She hails from Stony Point, New York. After graduating from the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City, she started doing stand up, which brought her to...
"Flo" from Progressive
3. Milana Vayntrub
Actress | Werewolves Within
Milana Vayntrub is an Uzbekistan-born American actress, writer and stand-up comedian. She began her career making YouTube videos amounting over 11 million views, then turned her web content into an MTV pilot. In 2016 she was recognized by Adweek on the cover of their Creative 100 issue for her ...
"Lily" from AT&T
4. Morgan Smith
Actress | Messiah
Morgan Smith is an actress known for her work on Messiah (2020), Veep (2012), NBC's Coach (1989) reboot opposite Craig T. Nelson, Boardwalk Empire (2010), and as Red, star of Wendy's 2012-2016 marketing campaign. She was born and raised in Alabama before moving to NYC to pursue a career in theatre....
"Red" from Wendy's
5. Peter Grosz
Actor | The Menu
Peter Grosz was born on January 11, 1974 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for The Menu (2022), Catherine & Michael (2023) and Stranger Than Fiction (2006).
Sonic ads
6. T.J. Jagodowski
Actor | Stranger Than Fiction
T.J. Jagodowski was born on September 2, 1971 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Stranger Than Fiction (2006), Get Hard (2015) and Close Quarters (2012).
Sonic ads
7. Ellie Kemper
Actress | Bridesmaids
Ellie Kemper, born Elizabeth Claire Kemper on May 2, 1980, is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She is best-known for her role as "Erin Hannon" in the NBC series The Office (2005), as well as her supporting roles in the films Bridesmaids (2011) and 21 Jump Street (2012)). She plays the ...
Sonic ads
8. Jane Krakowski
Actress | 30 Rock
Jane Krakowski was born in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, to Barbara (Benoit), a college theater instructor, and Edward Krajkowski, a chemical engineer. Her father was of Polish descent and her mother has French-Canadian and Scottish ancestry.
Jane was the winner of the 2003 Tony Award for her ...
Sonic ads
9. Jamie Linn Watson
Actress | What We Do in the Shadows
Jamie Linn Watson is known for What We Do in the Shadows (2019) and Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain (2023).
"Sprintern"
10. Dennis Haysbert
Actor | Far from Heaven
Dennis Haysbert was born on June 2, 1954 in San Mateo, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Far from Heaven (2002), 24 (2001) and Heat (1995). He was previously married to Lynn Griffith and Elena Simms.
Allstate
11. Dean Winters
Actor | John Wick
Dean Winters is known for his role as Ryan O'Reily on HBO's award-winning series Oz (1997) and as Tina Fey's character's "Beeper King" boyfriend on the Emmy-winning comedy, 30 Rock (2006). His noteworthy comedic performance was recently included in Entertainment Weekly's "Must List" as well as ...
"Mayhem" from Allstate
12. Shannon Hollander
Actress | Starfish
Shannon Hollander was born on October 8, 1986 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Starfish (2018), Mixed-ish (2019) and Superstore (2015).
Downy - "You look amazingly...comfortable"
13. J.K. Simmons
Actor | Whiplash
J.K. Simmons is an American actor.
He was born Jonathan Kimble Simmons in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, to Patricia (Kimble), an administrator, and Donald William Simmons, a music teacher. He attended the Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; University of Montana, Missoula, MT (BA in Music).
He had ...
Farmer's Insurance / Voice of the Yellow M&M
14. David Harewood
Actor | Blood Diamond
David Harewood was born on December 8, 1965 in Birmingham, England, UK. He is an actor and director, known for Blood Diamond (2006), The Merchant of Venice (2004) and Supergirl (2015). He has been married to Kirsty Handy since February 26, 2013. They have two children.
Allstate
15. House Peters Jr.
Actor | Black Patch
House Peters Jr. spent over 32 years in Hollywood as a well-respected, journeyman character actor and occasional star of B-movies. Beginning his career in 1935's Hot Tip (1935), he went on to portray mostly supporting characters and a host of baddies in a large number of stage roles, films, serials...
Mr. Clean
16. Melinda Sward
Actress | Do Over
Melinda Sward was born on June 10, 1979 in Oakdale, California, USA. She is an actress, known for Do Over (2002), Wieners (2008) and Passions (1999).
"Samantha" from Subway
17. Tanner Novlan
Actor | Roswell, New Mexico
Tanner Novlan was born on April 9, 1986 in Paradise Hill, Saskatchewan, Canada. He is an actor, known for Roswell, New Mexico (2019), Modern Family (2009) and Letterkenny (2016). He has been married to Kayla Ewell since September 12, 2015. They have two children.
Bad actor from Liberty Mutual
18. Katherine Langford
Actress | Knives Out
Katherine Langford (born 29 April 1996) is an Australian actress. She is known for starring as Hannah Baker in the 2017 Netflix series 13 Reasons Why (2017), based on the novel of the same name, for which she received a Golden Globe Award nomination. In 2018, she appeared as Leah Burke in the ...
Samsung 5G
19. Midori Francis
Actress | Dash & Lily
Midori Francis was born on April 16, 1994 in Rumson, New Jersey, USA. She is an actress, known for Dash & Lily (2020), Good Boys (2019) and The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021).
Liberty Mutual (Named her car "Brad")
20. Melanie Paxson
Actress | Saving Mr. Banks
Melanie Paxson was born in Champaign, Illinois, and received her B.A. degree in theater from the University of Missouri. Relocating to Chicago, she received more training at the famed Second City and performed with another renowned theater troupe, Steppenwolf Theatre. Moving into the television ...
"What are you wearing, Jake from State Farm?
21. Justin Campbell
Actor | The Last Manhunt
Justin Campbell was raised in the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming. He spent most of his young life under the shadow of the Grand Tetons fishing, climbing trees, looking at the stars or burrowing in the snow. Justin graduated from the American Repertory Theater/Moscow Art Theater Institute for Advanced ...
Caller in original "Jake from State Farm" commercial
22. Jim Cashman
Actor | The Boss
Jim Cashman was born on October 2, 1974 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for The Boss (2016). He has been married to Michelle Noh since November 15, 2003.
"Jamie" from Progressive Commercials
23. Natalie Palamides
Actress | The Broadcast
Natalie Palamides was born on January 6, 1990 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for The Broadcast (2024), Life Above Ground (2016) and The Real Housewives of Shakespeare (2016).
"Mara" from Progressive Commercials
24. Vanessa Branch
Actress | Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Vanessa Branch was born on March 21, 1973 in London, England, UK. She is an actress and producer, known for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006).
Orbit Gum Commercials
25. Isaiah Mustafa
Actor | It Chapter Two
Isaiah Mustafa was born on February 11, 1974 in Portland, Oregon, USA. He is an actor and director, known for It Chapter Two (2019), Shadowhunters (2016) and Horrible Bosses (2011). He has been married to Lisa Mitchell since May 26, 2018.
Old Spice
26. Beck Bennett
Actor | Sing
Never work with animals or children. It's the stern warning oft-repeated in Hollywood. Breakout actor Beck Bennett, however, would kindly disagree--with the second part, at least.
Bennett stars in the immensely popular "It's Not Complicated" campaign for AT&T, a series of ads in which he plays the ...
AT&T "It's Not Complicated"
27. Hallie Eisenberg
Actress | Bicentennial Man
Hallie Eisenberg was born August 2, 1992, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, to parents Amy and Barry Eisenberg, who are both professors in the health care field. Beginning her acting career at age 4, Hallie has appeared in many films including The Insider with Al Pacino and Russell Crowe, and ...
Pepsi Commercials
28. Tim Williams
Actor | Ninja Assassin
Actor Tim Williams who has had a quiet career, burst onto the scene in 2016, in his breakout role A commercial! Yes he is the spokesman for Trivago.com. Helen Hunt also had a career that was quiet, until a commercial spot, led her to stardom, on Mad About You. Tim Williams unfortunately has not ...
Trivago
29. Vince Offer
Actor | InAPPropriate Comedy
Vince Offer is and actor, producer and infomercial star. He is one of the more famous infomercial pitchmen. His products the SHAMWOW, InVINCEable, SlapChop, Schticky and more have sold millions. He has also produced and starred in the films Underground Comedy Movie and The Inappropriate Comedy with...
Shamwow
30. Colin Ferguson
Actor | Eureka
Colin Ferguson was born on July 22, 1972 in Montreal, Québec, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for Eureka (2006), Because I Said So (2007) and Haven (2010).
Maytag Man
31. Charles Esten
Actor | The Postman
Charles Esten was born on September 9, 1965 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for The Postman (1997), Nashville (2012) and Swing Vote (2008). He has been married to Patty Esten since November 2, 1991. They have three children.
Hardee's/Carl's Jr.
32. Nicole Randall Johnson
Actress | MADtv
Born in Los Angeles, California and raised in Portland, Oregon and Phoenix, Arizona, Nicole Randall Johnson trained in the B.F.A. Acting/Directing program at University of Arizona in Tucson.
Nicole later moved to Los Angeles where, after 3-years of sketch & improvisation training at the renowned ...
Drive Time
33. Gillian Vigman
Actress | Step Brothers
Gillian Vigman was born on January 28, 1972 in New Jersey, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Step Brothers (2008), The Hangover (2009) and Walk of Shame (2014). She has been married to Dave Gibbs since June 22, 2008. They have two children.
"Jacks Wife (Jack in the Box)
34. Patrick Warburton
Actor | The Emperor's New Groove
Patrick Warburton is known to many for the role of "Puddy" in the hit NBC comedy "Seinfeld," the laconic, enigmatic, quirky Saab salesman and Elaine's boyfriend. Warburton starred for 7 seasons on the hit CBS comedy "Rules of Engagement" with David Spade, Oliver Hudson, and Megyn Price about two ...
National Car Rental
35. Wendy Kaufman
Actress | Vegas Vacation
Wendy Kaufman was born on September 6, 1958 in North Woodmere, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for Vegas Vacation (1997), Average Joe and Funny Valentine (2005).
"Snapple Lady"
36. Maria Bamford
Actress | Barnyard
Maria was born in Port Hueneme, California at the Naval Base. Her parents are Joel (dermatologist) and Marilyn (therapist) of Duluth, MN. She attended Chester Park Elementary and Marshall High School in Duluth MN and went on to attend Bates College (Lewiston, ME), University of Edinburgh (Scotland)...
"Target Lady"
37. Angela Sarafyan
Actress | The Immigrant
Angela Sarafyan is an Armenian American actress. She has appeared as a guest-star in several television series such as Judging Amy (1999) and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997).
Sarafyan has acted in the feature films: On the Doll (2007), Kabluey (2007), The Informers (2008), A Beautiful Life (2008), ...
"Umbrella Girl" (Cingular Wireless)
38. Demetri Goritsas
Actor | Ear for Eye
From Greek and Norwegian heritage, Demetri Goritsas is originally from Eugene, Oregon, USA, and also grew up in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. He has lived most of his life in London, England.
He has acted in over eighty films and television episodes including the Emmy and Golden Globe ...
Slim Jim
39. Orlando Jones
Actor | Evolution
Orlando Jones was born on April 10, 1968 in Mobile, Alabama, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Evolution (2001), The Time Machine (2002) and The Replacements (2000). He has been married to Jacqueline Staph since January 2, 2009. They have two children.
"Make 7 - Up Yours"
40. Geoffrey Holder
Actor | Annie
Dancer, choreographer and actor Geoffrey Holder was born on August 1, 1930, in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, into a middle-class family. One of four children, he was taught painting and dancing by his older brother Boscoe Holder, whose dance troupe, the Holder Dance Company, the young Geoffrey joined ...
Sprite
41. Valerie Bertinelli
Actress | One Day at a Time
Valerie Bertinelli was born in Wilmington, Delaware, to Nancy (Carvin) and Andrew Francis Bertinelli, Jr., a General Motors executive, and raised with her one older and two younger brothers. In her early teens, her father was transferred to a GM assembly plant in the Detroit, Michigan area and her ...
Jenny Craig
42. Brad Pitt
Actor | Fight Club
William Bradley "Brad" Pitt was born on December 18, 1963 in Shawnee, Oklahoma and raised in Springfield, Missouri to Jane Etta Pitt (née Hillhouse), a school counselor & William Alvin "Bill" Pitt, a truck company manager. At Kickapoo High School, Pitt was involved in sports, debating, student ...
Chanel No. 5
43. Angelina Jolie
Actress | Maleficent
Angelina Jolie is an Academy Award-winning actress who rose to fame after her role in Girl, Interrupted (1999), playing the title role in the "Lara Croft" blockbuster movies, as well as Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Wanted (2008), Salt (2010) and Maleficent (2014). Off-screen, Jolie has become ...
Louis Vuitton
44. Catherine Zeta-Jones
Actress | Chicago
Catherine Zeta-Jones was born September 25, 1969 in Swansea, Wales (and raised in the nearby town of Mumbles), the only daughter of Patricia (nee Fair) and David James "Dai" Jones, who formerly owned a sweet factory. She attended Dumbarton House School (Swansea). Her father (the son of Bertram (...
T-Mobile
45. Carly Foulkes
Actress | Halfway Somewhere Else
Carly Foulkes was born on August 4, 1988 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is an actress, known for Halfway Somewhere Else (2013), Ugh! (2017) and Momentary (2012).
T-Mobile
46. Jay-Z
Soundtrack | The Harder They Fall
Jay-Z was born Shawn Corey Carter on December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. Carter was a school friend of The Notorious B.I.G.. He first started releasing records in the late 1980s. In 1990, he appeared on records by his close friend, Jas ("The Originators") and Original Flavor ("...
Samsung Galaxy
47. Beyoncé
Soundtrack | Dreamgirls
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born on September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas. Her mom, Tina Knowles designs their glittering costumes & her dad, Mathew Knowles manages Destiny's Child. Solange, her sister (they're 4 years apart) has released her debut album. She dances with her big sister during DC-3 ...
Pepsi
48. 50 Cent
Soundtrack | Get Rich or Die Tryin'
50 Cent (Curtis James Jackson) is an American rapper, actor, producer, and entrepreneur.
He began a musical career and in 2000 he produced Power of the Dollar for Columbia Records, but days before the planned release he was shot and the album was never released. In 2002, after Jackson released the ...
Reebok G-Unit Sneakers
49. Paul Marcarelli
Producer | The Green
Paul Marcarelli is most recognizable from his nearly twenty-five years as an actor in commercials. From 2001-2014, he appeared in hundreds of commercials for Verizon Wireless, portraying the ubiquitous "Can You Hear Me Now Guy," and in 2016 he surprised the advertising world by becoming the face of...
Paul "Can You Hear Me Now" (Verizon) -- Now with Sprint
50. Andrea Rosen
Actress | The Ten
Andrea Rosen was born on February 2, 1974 in Delmar, New York, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for The Ten (2007), Stella (2005) and Squirrel (2018).
Yoplait / Staples "That Was Easy"
51. Katie Crown
Actress | Storks
Katie Crown is an actress, writer and producer, from Oakville, Ontario, Canada. She is known for Storks (2016) as the role of Tulip, Bob's Burgers (2011), Amphibia (2019), Cleopatra In Space (2019), Apple & Onion (2016), Barbie: Life In the Dreamhouse (2012), Clarence (2013), Adventure Time (2010),...
Drive Time
52. Diane Amos
Actress | Sweet November
Diane Amos was born on March 13, 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. She is an actress, known for Sweet November (2001), Patch Adams (1998) and Blue Jasmine (2013). She has been married to Jim Medelin since 1991. They have one child.
"That's the Power of Pine-Sol, Baby"
53. Jonathan Goldsmith
Actor | Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Jonathan Goldsmith was born on September 26, 1938 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018), Hang 'Em High (1968) and The Streets of San Francisco (1972). He has been married to Barbara Jacobson Buky since 2006. He was previously married to Betty ...
Dos Equis "The Most Interesting Man in the World"
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