Familiar Faces You’ve Seen On TV But Don’t Know The Names Of

Published on 12/05/2019
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J.K. Simmons (Yellow) and Billy West (Red) – Yellow and Red M&M’s

Did you know that the faces (well, the voices) of the really successful M&M campaigns were very accomplished actors? The yellow and red M&M’s are voiced by J.K. Simmons and Billy West, respectively. J.K. Simmons’ performance in Whiplash earned him an Academy Award while Billy West is a very successful voice actor, who has been compared to Mel Blanc. Even the original voices of the colorful M&M’s were hugely famous. John Goodman and Jon Lovitz were the voices of the campaign in its early days in the 1990s.

J.K. Simmons (Yellow) and Billy West (Red) – Yellow and Red M&M’s

J.K. Simmons (Yellow) and Billy West (Red) – Yellow and Red M&M’s

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John Lehr – Geico Caveman

If it is hard for you to picture John Lehr under all that Geico Caveman makeup, you are not alone. It is a task much harder than what it might seem. However, Lehr was indeed the character’s principal portrayer. Aside from being the Geico insurance commercial guy, Lehr has appeared in severa other projects, including starring on the TV series 10 Items or Less.

John Lehr – Geico Caveman

John Lehr – Geico Caveman

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