Who's The Boss? actor Danny Pintauro said he's been working a side job delivering packages amid a work slowdown in the entertainment industry.
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Danny Pintauro Delivers Packages Amid Hollywood Exodus
Who's The Boss? actor Danny Pintauro said he's been working a side job delivering packages amid a work slowdown in the Los Angeles entertainment industry.The Mi...
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The Milltown, New Jersey-born actor, 50, took to Instagram Wednesday with a selfie while he was on the job, saying he was keeping busy while patiently waiting for his next gig in Hollywood.
Pintauro - who as a child played Jonathan Bower on all eight seasons of the show - captioned the selfie to nearly 27,000 followers, 'Working hard while "not working."
'The entertainment business has been soooo slow, so I’ve been doing what a lot of people do - figuring it out, showing up, and taking the work that’s there while I keep building the work I really want.'
Pintauro, who appeared on the 80s ABC sitcom opposite Tony Danza, Judith Light, and the late Katherine Helmond, said that he had delivered a total of 38 packages on a busy Wednesday.
The actor, who also played Tad Trenton in 1983's Cujo, said that 'there’s no shame in staying in motion' and making an honest day's pay while .
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Actor Danny Pintauro, 50, said he's been working a side job delivering packages amid a slowdown in the entertainment industry
Pintauro added hashtags to the post that read, #ActorLife, #WorkingActor, #DoingWhatItTakes, #KeepGoing and #RealLife.
Pintauro appeared on Who's The Boss? during the entirety of its 1984–1992 run. Pictured (L-R) the late Katherine Helmond, Tony Danza, Alyssa Milano, Judith Light and Pintauro
Pintauro played Jonathan Bower on all eight seasons of the ABC series
Pintauro was lauded in the comment section of his post for the down to earth mindset reflected in taking a transitional job while the acting well runs dry
Pintauro was lauded in the comment section of his post for the down to earth mindset reflected in taking a transitional job while the acting well runs dry.
'A real man does whatever it takes to stand on his own two feet and to survive,' said one user. 'Good for you! Something good is waiting....'
Another noted there is 'nothing wrong with the hustle,' recalling how gigs like that had gotten them out of financial jams over the years.
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Said one user: 'Keep going. Keep pushing. You are a motivation to many.'
Multiple users said they would welcome the TV star to their front door.
'I would be on cloud nine if I opened my door and it was you lol those customers better be appreciative!!!' one said, while another said, 'I would faint if I opened the door and you were standing there.'
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