What Famous TV Commercial Actors Get Paid

The Funniest Man of the 50s

Mr. Whipple was a staple character back in the day. His commercial even helped the younger generation get their start because Adam Savage of Mythbusters eventually became his stockboy. Wilson earned $300,000 from playing this character over the years. We think that's a small price to pay for 500-lifetime commercials. 

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