| Mason Reese | |
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Reese at the Big Apple Convention, June 8, 2008. |
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| Born | April 11, 1965 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
Mason Reese (born April 11, 1965, Los Angeles, California[1]) is a former child actor who appeared in numerous television commercials in the 1970s, particularly for Underwood Deviled Ham, Post Raisin Bran, and Dunkin' Donuts' Dunkin' Munchkins-brand "donut holes". Reese, the youngest son of William Reese and former actress Sonia Darrin, had a verbal precocity, red hair and slight lisp, all of which made him a recognizable figure. He was a frequent guest on the Mike Douglas Show.[2] He has three siblings.
Reese was the subject of the song "Mason Reese" by Alice Donut on their 1988 debut album, Donut Comes Alive. The song is a reflection on the destinies of former child stars.[citation needed] He appeared as himself in a 1990 short film directed by Brett Ratner called Whatever Happened to Mason Reese?, which can be seen on the DVD of the feature film Rush Hour.[citation needed]
Since retiring from acting Reese has become a restaurant entrepreneur with multiple businesses in the New York City area. He owns "Paladar", a Pan-Latino restaurant located in Manhattan's Lower East Side.[3] He opened an establishment named "Destination Bar and Grille" located on Avenue A in the East Village.[4] His most recent venture is "The Luxury Box", and upscale sports bar.[5]
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