Got a bug in my brain trying to id an actor I’ve seen in a couple of commercials
One is for some gum hat lasts too long (Stride?) - he’s one of he scientists. Another was an older one where he’s stuffing a bale of fibre into a tablet (I suppose to demonstrate how much is contained in it).
The thing is, I’ve got the brain bug telling me he was is some John Hughes-type film(s) in the 80’s… anyone? He’s tall, kinda goofy-lookin’, and wears glasses.
ThePylon, you should have mentioned where you live so we know where these ads were broadcast. Your profile says that you live in Ottawa. I presume that’s the one in Canada. So you’re talking about ads shown on Canadian TV.
True… sorta. we get a LOT of American TV here…
Jim Parsons (Sheldon from “The Big Bang Theory”) is tall, goofy-looking, and appears in Stride commercials (see here for example splendAd - Credits for: Jim Parsons) - however he’s far too young to have been in John Hughes teen movies.
Found the ad - I believe he’s the one who picks up the gum…
I know the guy you’re referring too. He often plays classic nerds (usually in suits). He used to remind me of a flabby Egon from Ghostbusters, but it’s not the same actor.
This guy? Steve Witting.
That’s the one! Thanks - no John Hughes movies, but cheesy sitcoms…
