So, what do you need to know about the real life of John Lehr? Well, he's pretty easy on the eyes, for starters. Which, in turn, makes me think that maybe they had Michael Caine in mind when they came up with the new voice of the Geico gecko. Or maybe Michael Caine just did Cockney better because, after all that's how he talks.
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The affable comedian gave us the inside scoop on everything from his current plethora of projects to fun anecdotes about his life and career, proving to be as kind, genuine, open, hilarious, and downright cool as one would hope. Maybe the Geico commercials, then in full swing, were themselves an influence, whether subconscious or well-considered. We dug deep to reveal the truth about the man behind all that makeup and hair, and even connected with him for a chat in May 2019. However, underneath all that caveman makeup, prosthetics, and hair lies of one of the most famous and well-liked commercial actors you'd probably never recognize as one of GEICO's best.Īs an actor, writer, comedian, and producer, Lehr's been hiding in plain sight in showbiz for over two decades, while cultivating an impressive, multi-faceted career in television, film, and theatre that goes far beyond the scope of GEICO's popular commercials. Readers may recall Lehr's memorable performances in the early "Boom Mic Operator" and "Therapy" spots.
Alongside its quotable slogan - "GEICO: so easy, a caveman could do it." - the well-known advertisements placed evolved Neanderthals, who are naturally offended by this punchline, within a contemporary setting. Answer (1 of 5): I had the opportunity to work for GEICO for a period of about 3 years.
John Lehr's hilarious turn as one of the original and most frequently appearing GEICO cavemen has been etched in our minds ever since the auto insurance company's popular commercial series first hit airwaves in 2004.