Mason Reese Net Worth

What is Mason Reese's Net Worth?

Mason Reese is a restaurateur and former child actor who has a net worth of $1 million. Mason Reese rose to fame in the 1970s with his appearances in television commercials for Dunkin' Donuts, Underwood, Post, and Ivory Snow, among various other brands. After retiring as an actor, Reese opened a number of restaurants and bars in the New York City area, including Paladar and the Luxury Box.

Early Life and Education

Mason Reese was born on April 11, 1965 in Los Angeles, California to William and retired film actress Sonia Darrin. He was educated at Saint Michael's Montessori School and the Professional Children's School, both in Manhattan, New York City.

Child Actor

Reese began acting at the age of four, when he first appeared in a television commercial. He soon became known for his rich red hair and high-pitched voice, appearing in over 75 commercials during the 1970s. One of the most famous was his commercial for Underwood deviled ham, in which he cutely mispronounced the word smorgasbord as "borgasmord." For that ad, Reese won the Clio Award for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Commercial. Among his other television ads were ones for Dunkin' Donuts' Munchkins, Post's Raisin Bran, and Canada's Ivory Snow laundry detergent.

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Other Media Appearances

Due to the fame he gained from commercials, Reese appeared in many features and interviews on New York City's WNBC television station during the 1970s. He was also a guest on a number of television talk shows, including the daytime program "The Mike Douglas Show," on which he also served as a guest host. Later, in 1982, Reese and his mother created a series of short, syndicated radio spots called "Mason and Mom" in which they provided genial advice to questions asked by children. In 1990, Reese starred as himself in Brett Ratner's first film, the short "Whatever Happened to Mason Reese." However, he left the project after one of his co-stars broke his leg during production, and his voice was replaced by Anthony Michael Hall.

Restaurateur

After retiring from acting, Reese became a restaurateur. He opened multiple restaurants and bars in the New York City area, including the Latin restaurant Paladar on Manhattan's Lower East Side and Destination Bar and Grille in the East Village. Reese also opened a sports bar called the Luxury Box. All three of these establishments are now closed.

Personal Life

Reese lives in New York City. In 2019, he began dating adult model Sarah Russi, who is 28 years his junior. The pair reportedly broke up in 2022.

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