Mason Reese, a former child actor who now owns restaurants, rose to prominence in the 1970s by appearing in TV commercials for products such as Dunkin’ Donuts, Post Raisin Bran, and Underwood Deviled Ham.
Reese also attended Saint Michael’s Montessori School in addition to the Professional Children’s School. Reese could memorize a 250-word ad script in ten minutes when he was only seven years old.
The Mike Douglas Show was a daytime television chat program hosted by actor and entertainer Mike Douglas that aired for 23 episodes between 1973 and 1980. Mason appeared on the show 23 times.
Mason Reese’s Memoirs, In Collaboration With Lynn Haney, was the title of his 1974 book. Mason discusses what it was like for him to live in New York City as a showbiz celebrity in the book.
Mason Reese Parents: Sonia Darrin, William Reese
Mason Reese was born on April 11, 1965, in Los Angeles, California, to theater designer Sonia Darrin and marketing services executive William Reese.
Sonia Darrin, the 96-year-old American actress, died on July 19, 2020, in New York City of natural causes. She is well known for her role as Agnes Lowzier, the film’s femme fatale, in Howard Hawks’ The Big Sleep.
