Danny Pintauro Defends Being Amazon Driver After 'Who's the Boss' Fame
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Danny Pintauro, known for his role as Jonathan Bower on "Who’s the Boss?", revealed he is working multiple gig jobs, including as an Amazon delivery driver, to make ends meet due to inconsistent acting opportunities.
- Pintauro shared on the “Pod Meets World” podcast that acting is just one of six gigs he currently juggles, and his Amazon shifts pay about $80 to $100 for two to three hours of work.
- He emphasized the necessity of staying active and working hard despite the slow entertainment industry, noting he does not receive residual income from his past acting roles.
- Pintauro recounted past negative fan reactions when he worked at the Gap after the sitcom ended, highlighting the stigma former child actors often face when taking non-acting jobs.
- The actor’s Instagram post about his Amazon job aimed to normalize gig work, with Pintauro encouraging others by stating there is no shame in staying in motion and working hard while pursuing one's passion.
