Although I have yet to see episode the first of Breakout Kings (2011) I did recognize Lyle the Intern (from Letterman’s show) in a promotional poster. After confirming that it was indeed Jimmi Simpson I had the idea to see how many other currently busy actors (in movies or TV) got their first exposure in something like a commercial or an even less exalted medium.
Who can you point to in that category?
Another face to place in a commercial before hitting the “big time”: T.J. Jagodowski (left).
Nice find! I have been spending the time since posting the OP trying to find evidence that either Art LaFleur or Troy Evans (see Troy Evans - IMDb for film/TV works) was in some commercial where he was “professionally speaking” about some laundry product or drain cleaner.
Perhaps this list or others like it might help in identifying some of those “that guy” faces you’re trying to remember.