The DirecTV advert that is most commonly referred to is named "opulence". There's also a follow up advert using the same character, gimmicks (the small giraffe) and similar spoken jokes.
The portrayed character, Gregor the wealthy Russian, is played by the actor Timothy V. Murphy with a voice over by Thomas Haden Church.
DirecTV is an American-based television broadcast service. The company offers many services, such examples include:
Thomas Haden Church, previously known as Thomas Richard McMillan, was born on the 17th June 1960. He was made famous by starring in the 90s sitcom "Wings" before becoming better known for his roles in films such as "sideways" and his role as "Sandman" in "Spiderman 3". The actor's career was mainly based around voice over work close to the start before pursuing roles as an actor later on. He does frequently return to voice over work throughout his career, such examples being:
The portrayed character, Gregor the wealthy Russian, is played by the actor Timothy V. Murphy with a voice over by Thomas Haden Church.
DirecTV is an American-based television broadcast service. The company offers many services, such examples include:
- First access to newly released films (some before such companies as Netflix allow)
- The ability to record, watch, pause and delete programs
- Using one receiver box to feed multiple televisions within a household
- Enabling features to be used with Apple hardware such as iPhones and iPads, etc.
Thomas Haden Church, previously known as Thomas Richard McMillan, was born on the 17th June 1960. He was made famous by starring in the 90s sitcom "Wings" before becoming better known for his roles in films such as "sideways" and his role as "Sandman" in "Spiderman 3". The actor's career was mainly based around voice over work close to the start before pursuing roles as an actor later on. He does frequently return to voice over work throughout his career, such examples being:
- The given advert by DirecTV
- The film, over the hedge
- Charlotte's web