‘Who’s the Boss?’ star Danny Pintauro exposes the harsh reality behind child stardom
Danny Pintauro, known for his role in 'Who’s the Boss?', discusses the financial struggles faced by many child stars. He reveals that despite his fame, he has to work as an Amazon driver to make ends meet while pursuing acting. Pintauro emphasizes that the reality of TV residuals is often misunderstood, leading to inflated assumptions about wealth among former child actors.
- ▪Danny Pintauro worked as an Amazon driver while trying to return to acting after a decade away from Hollywood.
- ▪He explained that many people assume former child stars are financially secure, which is often not the case.
- ▪Pintauro highlighted that the residuals from his show are minimal, sometimes earning him only five to six cents per episode.
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Child Stars ‘Who’s the Boss?’ star Danny Pintauro exposes the harsh reality behind child stardom The 50-year-old actor says people assume he's financially set for life By Stephanie Nolasco Fox News Published May 17, 2026 11:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video ‘Who’s the Boss?' star Danny Pintauro talks residual reality Danny Pintauro says fans misunderstand TV residuals as the former "Who’s the Boss?" child star opens up about working as an Amazon driver to keep busy while pursuing auditions. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Danny Pintauro is revealing the less glamorous side of sitcom fame: Not every child star grows up rich.
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