Who Is the Male Actor in the Skyrizi Commercial?
Identifying the actor behind the “Live in the Moment” campaign for Skyrizi
(By Carmichael Phillip)
Introduction: The Quest to Name a Commercial Actor
When you watch a television or streaming commercial, the actor you see might be familiar—or completely anonymous. For prescription-drug ads, the names of the actors often don’t appear in the consumer-facing materials, making identification tricky. Such is the case with the male actor featured in the recent Skyrizi campaign. Despite several versions of the ad airing nationally, public information does not clearly confirm his identity.
In this article we’ll walk through what is known about the male actor in the Skyrizi commercial, the challenges of identifying him, what we can verify, and what remains uncertain. By the end, you’ll understand why the actor remains unnamed in many sources—and what you can do if you want to dig further.
What the Public Sources Tell Us (and What They Don’t)
Reviewing publicly accessible resources reveals a few important facts—and many gaps.
Firstly, a site like iSpot.tv, which tracks TV-commercial campaigns, carries multiple entries for Skyrizi, including versions named “In the Picture”, “Beach”, and “Free to Bare My Skin: Boat Ride.” However, for each of these entries, the “Actors” field is marked as “None have been identified for this spot.” For example, the “In the Picture” spot is listed with no actor names.
Secondly, some websites provide partial information for the female actor in earlier Skyrizi spots. According to drugs.com, the actress featuring in the “Heart of the City,” “Day in the City” and “Downtown Getaway” Skyrizi commercials is named Dana Deggs.
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But importantly, that piece of information does not explicitly identify the male actor in those or subsequent spots.
Thirdly, general web searches throw up speculative or low-quality pages (e.g., blogs, autogenerated content) that claim names for the male actor—but none provide a reliable primary source (casting credit, actor’s site, or verified database) that is publicly traceable.
One example: strange blog-style posts claim “the male actor is XYZ” but lack sourcing or credible verification. For example, one article titled “Who Are The Actors In The Skyrizi Commercial” makes several unconfirmed assertions.
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Thus: as of now, there is no publicly confirmed name for the male actor in the current national Skyrizi commercials—at least none that meet reliable sourcing.
Possible Actor: A Lead from Earlier Print Campaigns
Though no confirmed name appears for the male actor in the TV spots, there is a clue in the world of modeling/print advertising. According to his IMDb biography, actor/model Jeff Weber has appeared in national and regional television commercials for Skyrizi among other brands.
This makes him a possible candidate—but it does not definitively mean he is the male actor in the spot you saw. The IMDb credit simply states: “Print ad campaigns he has appeared in as a model include Skyrizi …” and elsewhere “…he has appeared in a variety of national and regional television commercials as principal actor for companies such as Skyrizi, RAM Trucks …
The fact that he is listed as having done a Skyrizi commercial makes him noteworthy. But several caveats apply:
IMDb credits are user-generated and may not always be fully verified for commercials.
The specific commercial cut you viewed might differ from the one Jeff Weber did.
The “male actor” you recall might be someone else entirely.
Therefore, although Jeff Weber is a plausible candidate, we do not have conclusive proof that he is the male actor in the widely circulated Skyrizi spot (for example “In the Picture” or “Free to Bare My Skin: Boat Ride”).
Why Pharmaceutical Commercial Actors Are Often Hard to Identify
The difficulty in identifying the male actor in a Skyrizi ad stems from several structural and industry-specific reasons:
Lack of on-screen credits. Most TV commercials don’t display actor names at the end (especially pharmaceutical ads). Viewers rarely see “Starring John Smith” during the :30 spot.
Non-union or background casting. Some commercial actors may be hired under non‐SAG contracts or as models rather than well-known actors, meaning less publicity.
Agency confidentiality. Brands like Skyrizi (made by AbbVie) and their agencies may prefer not to highlight the individual actor (focusing more on the brand message).
Multiple cuts and locations. Commercials often have multiple versions featuring different actors for different markets; even the same campaign may use several actors over time.
Minimal press coverage of cast. Unlike movie or TV shows, commercials seldom attract press coverage about their cast. So unless the actor is a known celebrity, their identity remains unreported.
Aggregation sites mark actors as “None identified.” As we saw above, iSpot’s database shows “None have been identified” for Skyrizi’s maleactor spots.
Because of these factors, the lack of a public name for the male actor is not unusual—especially for pharmaceutical spots.
How to Try and Pin Down the Actor Yourself
If you’re determined to identify the male actor in the Skyrizi commercial you saw, here’s a research workflow you can follow:
Screenshot the exact ad. Capture a clear frame (face, body-type, setting) of the male actor from the version you saw. Note the version title (if visible) or description line from iSpot/Youtube.
Check the commercial’s title and air date. Use iSpot to identify the ad’s name (e.g., “Free to Bare My Skin: Boat Ride”). For instance, the iSpot entry for “Free to Bare My Skin: Boat Ride” lists no actor names.
Search casting / production credits. Sometimes the production agency posts a “making of” or credits list, which may mention the actor’s name.
Contact the production company/agency. If you identify the ad’s agency or production house (sometimes listed in industry databases), you may reach out and ask for cast info (though they may decline).
Search actor/model portfolios. Many commercial actors also work as models—search phrases like “Skyrizi commercial male model” or check portfolio sites.
Use social media/crew posts. Look for Instagram, LinkedIn posts tagged “#Skyrizi” or “Skyrizi shoot” which may identify background actors or main talent.
Check local film commission permits. If you know the ad shoot location, local film offices sometimes list “Skyrizi Commercial” as a permitted filming project, and the production company may be named—this can lead to cast info.
By following those steps, you may locate the actor’s identity if it has been publicly documented somewhere.
Summary: What We Know—and What We Don’t
Here’s a recap of our findings:
There is no publicly verified name for the male actor in the current national-campaign Skyrizi commercials. Major tracking sites list no actor identified.
The actress in earlier Skyrizi spots (for psoriasis, etc.) is listed as Dana Deggs according to drugs.com.
Actor/model Jeff Weber has a credited background suggesting he appeared in Skyrizi commercials, but it’s not confirmed that he is the male actor in the specific ad you saw.
The lack of public naming is typical for drug-commercial spots due to industry norms (no on-screen credits, non-celebrity actors, etc.).
If you want to identify the actor, your best bet is to gather the exact ad version, date, production company and then pursue a deeper investigation using the workflow above.
Conclusion: Patience and Precision Required
In the end, the question “Who is the male actor in the Skyrizi commercial?” remains open—with a likely candidate but no definitive publicly verified answer. This gap is not unusual in commercial advertising, especially in the pharmaceutical sector. Even so, the path to discovering the name is not impossible—it simply takes precision (ad version, date, screenshot) and perhaps direct inquiry.
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