Real Name: Megan Mullally
Salary Deal : $50,000
Megan Mullally plays Offerman’s on-screen wife in the Slingers commercials, which makes a lot of sense because they’re married in real life. She’s an actress and comedian who has also appeared in Parks & Rec as a vengeful librarian, Tammy 2, who was Ron Swanson’s ex-wife. Just like her husband, Sling has Mullally salaried for $50,000.
Mullally and Offerman married in 2003. Before she appeared on Parks & Rec Mullally had a recurring role as Karen Walker in the sitcom Will & Grace on NBC. She’s been nominated for an Emmy eight times, winning twice (2000 and 2006).
The “It's Not That Complicated” Guy
Real Name: Beck Bennett
Salary Deal : $250,000
Beck Bennett knew acting was for him when he performed in a children's theater in his hometown. He's known for his roles on Saturday Night Live as a regular cast member, but before that he appeared in the “It's Not That Complicated” AT&T commercials, for a total salary deal of $250,000.
During that same time, he created sketch videos with “Good Neighbor”, a comedy group, and had roles in Theatre of Life, which are available on Youtube. He began acting on Saturday Night Live in 2013, thanks to his skill at humorous impressions.
The Wendy's Girl
Real Name: Morgan Smith-Goodwin
Salary Deal: $3 million
Morgan Smith-Goodwin is the “Wendy's Girl” (known as “Red”), but she's actually a born blonde. She dyes her hair for the ads, and for good reason: Morgan brought in $3 million for appearing as the face of the international fast-food chain.
Born in Alabama, Smith-Goodwin moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting, appearing in benefits, concerts, and free readings before an Off-Broadway role in Freckleface Strawberry as an original cast member. She was also the lead in Sweet Charity and Circumstance.
Charmin's Mr. Whipple
Real Name: Dick Wilson
Salary Deal: $300,000
Stuffy store manager Mr. Whipple was constantly scolding shoppers for squeezing the ultra-soft Charmin toilet paper for years. Actor Dick Wilson – born in England in 1916 – brought in a total of $300,000 during his time as the recognizable character, and appeared in over five hundred commercials for the brand.
The commercials also frequently included young stock boy Adam Savage, long before he was a myth-buster. Mr. Whipple found his way back to TVs in 1999, after a fourteen-year break. The character claimed he couldn't retire just yet – he still had much to tell the public about his butt paper. The new slogan was “Is Mr. Whipple watching?” …Is he?
Joe, the Isuzu Pitchman
Real Name: David Leisure
Salary Deal : $20,000
From 1986 to 1990, Joe Isuzu told the world about the merits of one of Japan's famous car companies, making outrageous claims as an excited and overzealous salesman played by David Leisure. Famous Hollywood director Graham Baker directed the commercials, and they even had a Super Bowl XXI spot in 1987.
Joe had a twin sister (Leisure, wearing a wig) named Joanne who also appeared in the commercials. The commercials returned in 1999 despite Isuzu having left the US market. Leisure also appeared in a quick campaign for Johnny5ive, an “Isuzu Trooper” mechanic. The Isuzu Trooper is a mid-size SUV that was made between 1981 and 2002. Leisure received a $20,000 deal from the Japanese company.