What commercials has Lisa Gilroy been in?

What commercials has Lisa Gilroy been in?

Exploring the advertising credits of a rising comedic talent

(By Carmichael Phillip)

Lisa Gilroy has become something of a cult figure in the world of comedy and online content, known for her quirky sketches, viral videos, and growing presence in television and streaming. But beyond her sketch work and acting roles, she has also made appearances in commercials—some of which have drawn attention among fans and in the advertising industry. In this article, we’ll catalogue what is publicly known about the commercials Lisa Gilroy has been involved in, analyze the context, and speculate where appropriate.

Before diving into her commercial work, it’s helpful to understand who Lisa Gilroy is in the broader entertainment landscape.

Lisa Gilroy is a Canadian actress and comedian, born October 22, 1989. She first made a name for herself through comedic content and sketch videos online and has expanded her presence into television and acting credits.

Her IMDb profile lists credits in various TV and streaming series, but commercial work is less systematically documented there.

Because commercial credits are often not fully listed in traditional film/TV databases, other sources such as ad-tracking services and social media statements become especially valuable in reconstructing her advertising appearances.

An ad tracking site, iSpot, groups Lisa Gilroy under “TV Commercials,” showing that she is credited in several nationally aired ad campaigns.

With that in mind, let’s look at specific commercials she is tied to.

One of the better documented commercial appearances by Lisa Gilroy is in a Dunkin’ ad titled “Rapunzel.”

On X (formerly Twitter), Gilroy herself posted: “I played Rapunzel in a commercial recently and this braid almost snapped my lil chicken neck.”

The ad in question appears in the iSpot database as Dunkin’ TV Spot, “Rapunzel.”

In that commercial, a prince arrives at Rapunzel’s tower; the princess (Rapunzel) exclaims she’ll be “just a sec” as she finishes coffee brewing. The humor comes from the incongruity of fairy tale setting plus modern coffee consumption.

While the iSpot entry identifies the ad and confirms it under Lisa Gilroy’s advertising credits, it does not publicly show frame-by-frame attribution proving that the on-screen Rapunzel is her. However, her personal statement together with the assignment to her ad portfolio strongly suggest she is the on-screen performer in that spot.

iSpot lists a commercial titled “Merrill Investing: Ancient Roman Coinage” under the heading of “Lisa Gilroy TV Commercials.”

According to the iSpot summary, this spot has had tens of thousands of airings in recent months.

However, public video of the commercial is harder to locate, and attribution (who is physically appearing, or in what role) is not clearly documented. Because iSpot’s listing suggests Lisa Gilroy is associated with it, it may be that she either appears, voices, or is credited in some capacity. But without additional corroborative materials (casting credits, promotional statements, or video evidence), it’s difficult to affirm exactly how she participated.

Another set of commercials appearing in her ad credits are BEHR Paint’s “Festival Girl” and “Festival Girl: $28.98.” iSpot’s listing shows these spots under her commercial portfolio.

These BEHR Paint commercials have been broadcast numerous times, according to iSpot’s airing metrics.

As with Merrill Lynch, I did not find a publicly accessible version with confirmed visual identification of Gilroy in those spots. It is possible that her role could be voiceover, or a background/feature position not widely credited in public materials.

In the same listing on iSpot, a DIRECTV ad titled “Get Your TV Together: Wives House” is also credited under the umbrella of Lisa Gilroy commercials.

This suggests she had involvement in that commercial, though, again, I could not find a definitive public video or behind-the-scenes source that names her as visible on-camera in that particular spot.

Beyond formal listings, there are occasional informal mentions and community observations suggesting Lisa Gilroy may appear in other commercials:

A Facebook group post claims “Lisa Gilroy in a Dunkin ad” with an image, likely referencing the “Rapunzel” spot.

Another Reddit thread mentions seeing her in an IG (Instagram) Walmart ad, though the post was later deleted and confirmation is murky.

The podcast Hollywood Handbook had an episode titled “Lisa Gilroy, Our Commercials Friend,” which discusses the notion of her involvement in commercials and even class‐action lawsuits stemming from her commercials.

These informal references suggest that among comedy fans, Gilroy’s presence in commercials has become part of her persona (“commercials friend”), but they don’t always specify which ads or in what capacity (voice, actress, background).

Why is it difficult to definitively catalog all of Lisa Gilroy’s commercials (and roles within them)? Several factors contribute:

Lack of public attribution: Many commercials do not carry full credits for actors or voiceover artists, especially for smaller roles or background parts.

Voice vs visual roles: Even when an actor is listed, their participation might be voiceover rather than on-camera, making it harder to verify visually.

Limited availability of commercial archives: Some commercials may not be uploaded or retained online, especially older or regional spots.

Brand confidentiality and contracts: Sometimes clauses prevent full disclosure of talent, especially in national advertising campaigns.

Mixing of public and informal evidence: Social media mentions, casting databases, and ad tracking sites provide clues, but without cross-confirmation from video (with credits) or industry sources, certainty is elusive.

Because of these challenges, what we can do is assemble a list of commercials with strong evidence or reasonable indication of her involvement—while acknowledging uncertainty in a few cases.

Here is a consolidated list of commercials that Lisa Gilroy is publicly credited with or strongly associated with, along with what is known (as of writing):

Commercial / Brand Spot Title / Description Evidence & Notes
Dunkin’ “Rapunzel” Lisa Gilroy posted about playing Rapunzel in a commercial; iSpot lists it under her credits.

Merrill Lynch “Ancient Roman Coinage” iSpot lists it under her commercial portfolio.

BEHR Paint “Festival Girl” / “$28.98” iSpot credits these to her.

DIRECTV “Get Your TV Together: Wives House” iSpot includes this spot under her listing.

These represent the core set of commercials reliably tied to her name in ad-tracking or via her own statements.

An intriguing aspect of Gilroy’s brand is her recurring self-identification (or fan labeling) as “our commercials friend.” Hollywood Handbook devoted an episode to this moniker: Lisa Gilroy, Our Commercials Friend.

In that episode, they discuss her placing in the odd niche of being both a comedic content creator and someone known for a surprising number of commercial appearances—sometimes memed or joked about within fan communities.

This persona plays into an ironic, slightly absurdist brand identity: a comedian who, among her peer group, “shows up in commercials more than you’d expect.” That meta self referencing further solidifies why people frequently ask “What commercials has she been in?” as if it’s part of her comedic mystique.

Because her commercial presence is semi-transparent (i.e. we see bits here and there, references in ad tracking but not always full credits), the ambiguity becomes part of her charm, fueling speculation and fan interest.

If you (or I) wanted to dig deeper, here are some promising approaches:

Seek casting calls or agency credits: Sometimes agencies list commercial credits in their talent profiles.

Check ad industry databases: B-roll or trade journals might list full credits for national campaigns.

Search for commercials with her name in the credits: Some network archives or YouTube uploads include cast listings.

Contact representatives or brand marketing: For campaigns like Merrill or BEHR, marketing departments may confirm cast lists.

Fan communities & social media: Gilroy (or colleagues) occasionally reference commercial shoots (as with Dunkin’ Rapunzel), offering leads.

By combining those methods, one may gradually fill in gaps in the public record and confirm roles that are currently speculative.

Lisa Gilroy’s work in the commercial sphere is modest but notable—and in some cases bravely self-referential. While she is best known for comedic sketches, social media content, and acting roles, her commercial appearances (especially the Dunkin’ “Rapunzel”) stand out as interesting side credits that feed into her persona.

To summarize:

She is confirmed (by her own statement and ad tracking) to have appeared (on screen) in the Dunkin’ “Rapunzel” commercial.

iSpot credits her with involvement in Merrill Lynch’s “Ancient Roman Coinage,” BEHR Paint’s “Festival Girl” (and variant), and a DIRECTV “Get Your TV Together: Wives House” spot.

However, for several of these, the exact nature of her involvement—on-screen actor, voiceover, background or foreground role—is not fully documented in public sources.

Her “commercials friend” brand identity plays into fan perception, keeping these credits somewhat misty and open to curiosity.

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