‘80s sitcom star-turned-Amazon delivery driver divulges harsh reality of cast’s residual pay
Danny Pintauro, known for his role in the '80s sitcom 'Who’s the Boss,' has shared his experience as an Amazon delivery driver while discussing the reality of residual pay for actors. He emphasizes that many people misunderstand how residuals work, often assuming that recognizable actors are financially secure. Pintauro explains that he took on the delivery job for flexibility and to support himself, as the income from his acting career is not as substantial as many believe.
- ▪Danny Pintauro, a former child star, now works as an Amazon Flex delivery driver.
- ▪He highlights the misconception that actors earn significant residuals from their past shows.
- ▪Pintauro receives only a few cents per episode from the residuals of 'Who’s the Boss.'
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Celebrity News ‘80s sitcom star-turned-Amazon delivery driver divulges harsh reality of cast’s residual pay By Vanessa Serna Published May 18, 2026, 7:21 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google “Who’s the Boss” alum Danny Pintauro shed light on his side gig as an Amazon Flex delivery driver while discussing the reality of the cast’s residual pay. The actor — who portrayed Jonathan Bower in the 1980s sitcom — shared that he decided to work for the Jeff Bezos-owned company for the flexibility with his auditioning schedule. “There has always been this fascination of actors working regular jobs and sort of people reading into that, and a lot of times it’s sort of looked at as a downfall, but I think we moved away from that,” he told Fox News last week.
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