Shaq it up “The General gave me my break in college. When I bought my first car it was actually the only insurance I could afford,” O'Neal told Adweek, adding that he stays with the company because of its affordability and how the brand cares about its customers.

The General TV Spot, 'Shower' Ft. Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson Jr.

It was a BIG two years for The General® (pun intended), partnering with its first brand ambassador, Shaquille O'Neal beginning in January 2016. So big, in fact, that they have extended their partnership with the NBA Hall-of-Famer for another three years.

Other works

• (2000) TV commercial: freeinternet.com.
• (1995) TV commercial: Pepsi-Cola.
• (1997) TV commercial: Taco Bell ("TNS")
• (1997) TV commercial: Pepsi-Cola (with Michael J.
• (2000-01) Print ads: Digex.
• (2001) TV commercial: Nestle's Crunch.
• (2001) Music video: Appeared in 311's "You Wouldn't Believe" video.

Shaq can be seen in commercials for brands such as The General, Gold Bond, Icy Hot, and more. These are not the only brands/companies that Shaq owns a share in, he recently said in an Earn Your Leisure interview that his real business is owning 50 brands.

Published on April 05, 2023. Shaq is back in a new campaign for The General.

How much does a Commercial Actor make? As of Oct 7, 2023, the average hourly pay for a Commercial Actor in the United States is $12.63 an hour.

actress Lillie Langtry In 1882, London socialite and West End stage actress Lillie Langtry became the poster-girl for Pears Soap, making her the first celebrity to endorse a commercial product.

He earned $292 million from his NBA contracts and an estimated $200 million in endorsements while he was playing. Today, much of his wealth comes from his new business endeavors and a multiyear television deal with Warner Bros.

Celebrities' likenesses owned by Shaq

• Elvis Presley.
• Marilyn Monroe.
• Muhammad Ali.
• David Beckham.
• Julius Erving.

50 brands Shaq can be seen in commercials for brands such as The General, Gold Bond, Icy Hot, and more. These are not the only brands/companies that Shaq owns a share in, he recently said in an Earn Your Leisure interview that his real business is owning 50 brands.

The big man then used some of the proceeds to start up his own restaurant named “Shaquille's.” Shaq bought 155 Five Guys locations (worth ~$100M). It was more than 10% of the company's entire franchise portfolio. In 2016, he sold all 155 to start his own restaurant, Shaquille's.