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'''Paul Marcarelli''' (born May 24, 1970) is an American actor, who is currently the spokesperson for [[Sprint Communications | Sprint]]. He is best known for being the ubiquitous "Test Man" character in [[advertising|commercials]] ("Can you hear me now?") for [[Verizon Wireless]] from 2002 to 2011. He appeared in all of his Verizon commercials wearing a gray Verizon jacket and his own [[horn-rimmed glasses]].<ref name=Howard>{{cite news |title="Can You Hear Me Now?" a Hit |last=Howard| first=Theresa |work=[[USA Today]] |url=https://www.usatoday.com/money/advertising/adtrack/2004-02-22-track-verizon_x.htm |date=22 February 2004 |accessdate=2014-10-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/baig/2016/06/05/verizons-can-you-hear-me-now-guy-now-sprint/85458446/|title=Verizon's `Can you hear me now' guy now at Sprint|publisher=}}</ref>
'''Paul Marcarelli''' (born May 24, 1970) is an American actor, who is currently a spokesman for [[T-Mobile US|T-Mobile]]. He is best known for being the ubiquitous "Test Man" character in [[advertising|commercials]] ("Can you hear me now?") for [[Verizon Wireless]] from 2002 to 2011. He appeared in all of his Verizon commercials wearing a gray Verizon jacket and his own [[horn-rimmed glasses]].<ref name="Howard">{{Cite news |last=Howard |first=Theresa |date=February 22, 2004 |title="Can You Hear Me Now?" a Hit |work=[[USA Today]] |url=https://www.usatoday.com/money/advertising/adtrack/2004-02-22-track-verizon_x.htm |access-date=October 21, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Verizon's 'Can you hear me now' guy now at Sprint |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/baig/2016/06/05/verizons-can-you-hear-me-now-guy-now-sprint/85458446/ |website=[[USA Today]]}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Marcarelli is a native of [[North Haven, Connecticut]] and graduated from [[North Haven High School]]. Marcarelli then received his bachelor's degree in English from [[Fairfield University]] in 1992<ref name=Fenster>{{cite news| title=Guilford's Verizon guy makes film about being gay in Connecticut| url=http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20111013/guilfords-verizon-guy-makes-film-about-being-gay-in-connecticut-video| first=Jordan| last=Fenster| date=13 October 2011| work=[[New Haven Register]]| accessdate=2014-10-22}}</ref> where he was a member of Theatre Fairfield, the resident production company.<ref>{{cite web|title=Life After Fairfield: Paul Marcarelli ‘92|publisher=Fairfield University |work=fairfield.edu|accessdate=June 20, 2016|url=https://vimeo.com/156425997}}</ref>
Marcarelli is a native of [[North Haven, Connecticut]], and graduated from [[North Haven High School]]. Marcarelli then received his bachelor's degree in English from [[Fairfield University]] in 1992,<ref name="Fenster">{{Cite news |last=Fenster |first=Jordan |date=October 13, 2011 |title=Guilford's Verizon guy makes a film about being gay in Connecticut |work=[[New Haven Register]] |url=http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20111013/guilfords-verizon-guy-makes-film-about-being-gay-in-connecticut-video |access-date=October 22, 2014}}</ref> having been a member of Theatre Fairfield, the resident production company.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 23, 2016 |title=Life After Fairfield: Paul Marcarelli '92 |url=https://vimeo.com/156425997 |access-date=June 20, 2016 |website=fairfield.edu |publisher=Fairfield University}}</ref>


==Acting career==
==Acting career==
A founding member of New York's Mobius Group Productions in 1998, Marcarelli produced and performed in works by [[Eric Bogosian]], [[Warren Leight]], and [[Richard Nelson (playwright)|Richard Nelson]].<ref name=Morgan>{{cite news |title=Hear Me Now? |last=Morgan |first=Spencer |work=[[The Atlantic]] |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2011/05/hear-me-now/308449/ |date=13 April 2011 |accessdate=2017-02-15}}</ref> Mobius's production of ''[[The Adding Machine]]'', in which he played the lead role, garnered the award for excellence in overall production from the [[New York International Fringe Festival]] in 2001; and his 2005 production, ''Bridezilla Strikes Back!'' starring Cynthia Silver, which ''[[The New York Times]]'' called "irresistible,"<ref name=Zinoman>{{cite news |title=Fringe Festival Reviews; 'Bridezilla Strikes Back!' |url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C07E5D8123EF935A2575BC0A9639C8B63 |first=Jason |last=Zinoman |accessdate=2009-11-13 |date=16 August 2005 |work=The New York Times}}</ref> won the Fringe's overall excellence award for outstanding solo show.
A founding member of New York's Mobius Group Productions in 1998, Marcarelli produced and performed in works by [[Eric Bogosian]], [[Warren Leight]], and [[Richard Nelson (playwright)|Richard Nelson]].<ref name="Morgan">{{Cite news |last=Morgan |first=Spencer |date=April 13, 2011 |title=Hear Me Now? |work=[[The Atlantic]] |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2011/05/hear-me-now/308449/ |access-date=February 15, 2017}}</ref> Mobius's production of ''[[The Adding Machine]]'', in which he played the lead role, garnered the award for excellence in overall production from the [[New York International Fringe Festival]] in 2001; and his 2005 production, ''Bridezilla Strikes Back!'' starring Cynthia Silver, which ''[[The New York Times]]'' called "irresistible,"<ref name="Zinoman">{{Cite news |last=Zinoman |first=Jason |date=August 16, 2005 |title=Fringe Festival Reviews; 'Bridezilla Strikes Back!' |work=The New York Times |url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C07E5D8123EF935A2575BC0A9639C8B63 |access-date=November 13, 2009}}</ref> won the Fringe's overall excellence award for an outstanding solo show.


Marcarelli is also a founding member of the Table Ten Films production company.<ref name=eahbd10/> He co-wrote the storyline for the 2011 independent film ''[[The Green (film)|The Green]]'', for which he also wrote the screenplay.<ref name=Fine>{{cite journal| title=Interview: Creators talk about gay drama, The Green| url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marshall-fine/interview-creators-talk-a_b_1023601.html| last=Fine| first=Marshall| date=21 October 2011| work=[[The Huffington Post]]| accessdate=2014-10-22}}</ref>
Marcarelli is also a founding member of the Table Ten Films production company.<ref name=eahbd10/> He co-wrote the storyline for the 2011 independent film ''[[The Green (film)|The Green]]'', for which he also wrote the screenplay.<ref name="Fine">{{Cite journal |last=Fine |first=Marshall |date=October 21, 2011 |title=Interview: Creators talk about gay drama, The Green |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marshall-fine/interview-creators-talk-a_b_1023601.html |journal=[[HuffPost]] |access-date=October 22, 2014}}</ref>


Marcarelli wrote and produced the feature film ''Clutter'', starring [[Carol Kane]] and [[Natasha Lyonne]]. The film won Best Film at the [[Harlem International Film Festival]] and was nominated for the [[New American Cinema Award]] in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clutterthemovie.com/ |title=Clutter |publisher= | website=www.clutterthemovie.com | accessdate=2017-07-28}}</ref>
Marcarelli wrote and produced the feature film ''Clutter'', starring [[Carol Kane]] and [[Natasha Lyonne]]. The film won Best Film at the [[Harlem International Film Festival]] and was nominated for the [[New American Cinema Award]] in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Clutter |url=http://www.clutterthemovie.com/ |access-date=July 28, 2017 |website=clutterthemovie.com}}</ref>


==Advertising career==
==Advertising career==
In 2002 Marcarelli started appearing as the "Test Man" character in Verizon Wireless commercials,<ref name=eahbd10>{{cite news| last=Harris| first=Elizabeth A. |date=18 April 2010| title=He Tested the Market| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/18/realestate/18deal1.html| page=RE2| work=[[The New York Times]] |accessdate=2014-10-22}}</ref> for which ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' named him one of the most intriguing people of 2002.<ref name="EW">{{cite journal |url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,402380,00.html |title=Scout Awards 2002 |accessdate=2014-10-22|work=Entertainment Weekly |date=3 January 2003}}</ref> In October 2009, he appeared on ''[[The Price Is Right (U.S. game show)|The Price Is Right]]'' during the showcase sponsored by Verizon Wireless.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.golden-road.net/index.php?topic=12878.10|title=FULL RECAP - TPiR 10/12/2009|publisher= | website= golden-road.net| access-date= February 16, 2017}}</ref> In February 2011, he reprised his role as Test Man in a commercial advertising the release of the [[iPhone 4]] for Verizon.
In 2002 Marcarelli started appearing as the "Test Man" character in Verizon Wireless commercials,<ref name="eahbd10">{{Cite news |last=Harris |first=Elizabeth A. |date=April 18, 2010 |title=He Tested the Market |page=RE2 |work=[[The New York Times]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/18/realestate/18deal1.html |access-date=October 22, 2014}}</ref> for which ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' named him one of the most intriguing people of 2002.<ref name="EW">{{Cite magazine |date=January 3, 2003 |title=Scout Awards 2002 |url=https://ew.com/article/2003/01/03/scout-awards-2002/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=October 22, 2014}}</ref>


In April 2011 Marcarelli was informed by email that Verizon was moving in a new direction with its advertising campaign. He remained under contract but would no longer play "Test Man".<ref name=Morgan/> Marcarelli was glad that he was able to move on from it.<ref name=Cina>{{cite news| last=Cina| first=Mark| date=14 April 2011| url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/verizon-phases-can-you-hear-178679| title=Verizon Phases Out 'Can You Hear Me Now?' Guy| work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]| accessdate=2014-10-22}}</ref>
In April 2011 Marcarelli was informed by email that Verizon was moving in a new direction with its advertising campaign. He remained under contract but would no longer play "Test Man".<ref name=Morgan/> Marcarelli was glad that he was able to move on from it.<ref name="Cina">{{Cite news |last=Cina |first=Mark |date=April 14, 2011 |title=Verizon Phases Out 'Can You Hear Me Now?' Guy |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/verizon-phases-can-you-hear-178679 |access-date=October 22, 2014}}</ref>


Prior to Verizon, Marcarelli had already appeared in numerous commercials for companies including [[Old Navy]], [[Merrill Lynch]], [[Dasani]], [[T-Mobile US|T-Mobile]] and [[Heineken]]. He also performed in [[sponsored film|industrial and promotional films]], and as a voiceover artist for [[Comedy Central]], [[United Airlines]] and [[Aetna|Aetna Insurance]], among others.
Prior to Verizon, Marcarelli had already appeared in numerous commercials for companies including [[Old Navy]], [[Merrill Lynch]], [[Dasani]], [[T-Mobile US|T-Mobile]], and [[Heineken]]. He also performed in [[sponsored film|industrial and promotional films]], and as a voiceover artist for [[Comedy Central]], [[United Airlines]], and [[Aetna|Aetna Insurance]], among others.


Since 2016 Marcarelli has been working as a [[Sprint Corporation|Sprint]] spokesman and often refers to his switch from Verizon to Sprint in the commercials in which he appears.<ref>{{Cite news |first=Edward C. |last=Baig |title=Verizon's 'Can you hear me now' guy now at Sprint |date=June 6, 2016 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/baig/2016/06/05/verizons-can-you-hear-me-now-guy-now-sprint/85458446/ |work=[[USA Today]] |access-date=October 4, 2016}}</ref>
Since 2016 Marcarelli has been working as a [[Sprint Corporation|Sprint]] (later merged with [[T-Mobile US|T-Mobile]]) spokesman and often refers to his switch from Verizon to Sprint in the commercials in which he appears.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Baig |first=Edward C. |date=June 6, 2016 |title=Verizon's 'Can you hear me now' guy now at Sprint |work=[[USA Today]] |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/baig/2016/06/05/verizons-can-you-hear-me-now-guy-now-sprint/85458446/ |access-date=October 4, 2016}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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He is married to his husband Ryan Brown, who appeared with Paul in a Sprint ad.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=803220433600479233 |user=paulmarcarelli |title=Just a couple of dudes buyin' a Christmas tree. Sprint commercial with my husband @RBCateringNY |author=Paul Marcarelli |date=November 28, 2016}}</ref>

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He is married to his husband Ryan Brown, who appeared with Paul in a Sprint ad.<ref>{{cite tweet|title=Just a couple of dudes buyin' a Christmas tree. Sprint commercial with my husband @RBCateringNY|number=803220433600479233|user=paulmarcarelli|author=Paul Marcarelli|date=November 28, 2016}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 05:01, 12 August 2024

Paul Marcarelli
Marcarelli in 2015
Born (1970-05-24) May 24, 1970 (age 54)
North Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Alma materFairfield University, B.A.
Occupation(s)Film, voice actor, screenwriter
Height5 ft 9.5 in (1.77 m)

Paul Marcarelli (born May 24, 1970) is an American actor, who is currently a spokesman for T-Mobile. He is best known for being the ubiquitous "Test Man" character in commercials ("Can you hear me now?") for Verizon Wireless from 2002 to 2011. He appeared in all of his Verizon commercials wearing a gray Verizon jacket and his own horn-rimmed glasses.[1][2]

Early life and education

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Marcarelli is a native of North Haven, Connecticut, and graduated from North Haven High School. Marcarelli then received his bachelor's degree in English from Fairfield University in 1992,[3] having been a member of Theatre Fairfield, the resident production company.[4]

Acting career

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A founding member of New York's Mobius Group Productions in 1998, Marcarelli produced and performed in works by Eric Bogosian, Warren Leight, and Richard Nelson.[5] Mobius's production of The Adding Machine, in which he played the lead role, garnered the award for excellence in overall production from the New York International Fringe Festival in 2001; and his 2005 production, Bridezilla Strikes Back! starring Cynthia Silver, which The New York Times called "irresistible,"[6] won the Fringe's overall excellence award for an outstanding solo show.

Marcarelli is also a founding member of the Table Ten Films production company.[7] He co-wrote the storyline for the 2011 independent film The Green, for which he also wrote the screenplay.[8]

Marcarelli wrote and produced the feature film Clutter, starring Carol Kane and Natasha Lyonne. The film won Best Film at the Harlem International Film Festival and was nominated for the New American Cinema Award in 2013.[9]

Advertising career

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In 2002 Marcarelli started appearing as the "Test Man" character in Verizon Wireless commercials,[7] for which Entertainment Weekly named him one of the most intriguing people of 2002.[10]

In April 2011 Marcarelli was informed by email that Verizon was moving in a new direction with its advertising campaign. He remained under contract but would no longer play "Test Man".[5] Marcarelli was glad that he was able to move on from it.[11]

Prior to Verizon, Marcarelli had already appeared in numerous commercials for companies including Old Navy, Merrill Lynch, Dasani, T-Mobile, and Heineken. He also performed in industrial and promotional films, and as a voiceover artist for Comedy Central, United Airlines, and Aetna Insurance, among others.

Since 2016 Marcarelli has been working as a Sprint (later merged with T-Mobile) spokesman and often refers to his switch from Verizon to Sprint in the commercials in which he appears.[12]

Personal life

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He is married to his husband Ryan Brown, who appeared with Paul in a Sprint ad.[13]

References

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  1. ^ Howard, Theresa (February 22, 2004). ""Can You Hear Me Now?" a Hit". USA Today. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  2. ^ "Verizon's 'Can you hear me now' guy now at Sprint". USA Today.
  3. ^ Fenster, Jordan (October 13, 2011). "Guilford's Verizon guy makes a film about being gay in Connecticut". New Haven Register. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  4. ^ "Life After Fairfield: Paul Marcarelli '92". fairfield.edu. Fairfield University. February 23, 2016. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  5. ^ a b Morgan, Spencer (April 13, 2011). "Hear Me Now?". The Atlantic. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
  6. ^ Zinoman, Jason (August 16, 2005). "Fringe Festival Reviews; 'Bridezilla Strikes Back!'". The New York Times. Retrieved November 13, 2009.
  7. ^ a b Harris, Elizabeth A. (April 18, 2010). "He Tested the Market". The New York Times. p. RE2. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  8. ^ Fine, Marshall (October 21, 2011). "Interview: Creators talk about gay drama, The Green". HuffPost. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  9. ^ "Clutter". clutterthemovie.com. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
  10. ^ "Scout Awards 2002". Entertainment Weekly. January 3, 2003. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  11. ^ Cina, Mark (April 14, 2011). "Verizon Phases Out 'Can You Hear Me Now?' Guy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  12. ^ Baig, Edward C. (June 6, 2016). "Verizon's 'Can you hear me now' guy now at Sprint". USA Today. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  13. ^ Paul Marcarelli [@paulmarcarelli] (November 28, 2016). "Just a couple of dudes buyin' a Christmas tree. Sprint commercial with my husband @RBCateringNY" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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