Matt Kenseth television commercials

Who is Matt Kenseth?

Matt Kenseth, born on March 10, 1972, is a retired American professional stock car racing driver. During his successful career, Kenseth won 39 races in the NASCAR Cup Series, including two Daytona 500s and a championship title in 2003. A lesser-known fact about Kenseth is that he was also a successful commercial actor.

Kenseth's first experience with commercial acting came in 2004 when he starred in a series of commercials for Visteon, a Ford Motor Company auto parts supplier. In the commercials, Kenseth played himself, driving around in a Visteon-sponsored car and raving about the quality of the company's products. The commercials were a hit, and Kenseth received praise for his acting skills and natural charisma.

Kenseth's success with the Visteon commercials led to numerous other commercial opportunities. He went on to appear in ads for companies like DeWalt, Wiley-X, and Zest, among others. In the DeWalt commercials, Kenseth played a rugged construction worker, while in the Wiley-X ads, he was a sleek and confident sunglasses-wearing driver. Kenseth's ability to adapt his persona to fit the needs of each brand made him a sought-after commercial actor.

One of Kenseth's most memorable commercial appearances came in a 2007 ad for Subway. The ad featured Kenseth, along with fellow NASCAR drivers Carl Edwards and Kasey Kahne, enjoying Subway sandwiches at a picnic. The three drivers engaged in playful banter, with Kenseth jokingly asking Kahne if he has to "spit out his gum" before taking a bite of his sandwich. The ad was a hit, and Kenseth was praised for his comedic timing and natural on-screen presence.

Despite his successful career as a commercial actor, Kenseth never lost sight of his passion for racing. Even while filming commercials, he continued to compete in NASCAR's top series, earning a reputation as one of the sport's most respected and talented drivers. Today, Kenseth is retired from the world of NASCAR, but his legacy as a successful racer and talented commercial actor lives on.