The actor, named Tanner Novlan, is actually a television star in his own right who appears to have gotten his big break in the mid-2010s.

Tanner Novlan's Emu Sidekick: Alongside Tanner Novlan, the emu in the “LiMu Emu and Doug” commercials has become an iconic character in Liberty Mutual's advertising. The emu is a puppet operated by a team of talented puppeteers and animators.

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It depends. If it's a non-Union commercial, the actor was probably paid on a buyout, meaning they got a lump sum and do not receive per-use residuals. If it's union, different kinds of usage are paid differently. National broadcast network usage is paid per-use (so we get paid every time it airs.)

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Also, “LiMu” stands for Liberty Mutual... is your mind blown? Everyone wants to know, is LiMu Emu real? He comes to life with the help of movie magic - LiMu Emu's deliberate actions are created using a CGI model.

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Elias Music (formerly Elias Associates and later Elias Arts) is an American production music company founded in 1980 by brothers Jonathan Elias and Scott Elias. The company specializes in audio branding, having developed some of the most recognizable jingles and sonic logos in advertising.

Jon Hamm He's faking it! Progressive's silly summer romcom storyline with Jon Hamm working tirelessly to woo brand spokescharacter Flo concludes this week on a surprising note.

comedian Stephanie Courtney Flo is a fictional saleswoman character appearing in more than 100 advertisements for Progressive Insurance since 2008. Portrayed by actress and comedian Stephanie Courtney, the character has developed a fan base on social networks and has become an iconic advertising mascot.

Actors are paid differently based on their chosen medium. Generally speaking, for screen work, actors are paid a day rate. If they are needed for more than five days, they are paid a weekly rate. Rates vary if actors are needed for the entirety of the film shoot or the entirety of a television season.