What Famous TV Commercial Actors Get Paid

The 7 Up Guy

His name is Orlando Jones, and he is the 7 Up Guy! You might recognize him from his role on MADtv or from any other of his numerous appearances on sketch comedy shows over the past few decades. Despite being the hilarious face of the lemon-lime soda, Jones actually got into the industry by being a writer. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.