2007-12-27 12:06:34 · 7 answers · asked by e5a1r18 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Sure, anyone that is in a movie gets paid.
2007-12-27 12:09:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elected officials who appear in TV shows usually get the minimum appearance fee dictated by Actors' Equity or the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Most then donate those earnings to charity. So was the case when Tip O'Neil, the Speaker of the House, appeared on "Cheers".The same for the various appearances on shows like Jay Leno and David Letterman. They continue to receive their pay as Senators as well.
Those who appear in movies get paid the same and do the same. Quite a few were in the movie "Dave" for example.
As for former Senator Fred Thompson of Tennessee, he appeared in movies and on the TV series "Law and Order" while he wasn't an elected official. He is not an elected official at present, so he can keep the money he gets from appearing on "Larry King", etc.
2007-12-27 16:59:01 · answer #2 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a politician were in any production, Screen Actor's Guild rules REQUIRE that he or she be paid the minimum rate (about $100/day.) There isn't a choice in that one; to refuse would violate union rules. However, the politician may donate the money to a charity.
2007-12-27 12:11:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, unless they've asked for a leave of absence, but then I don't think they'd be considered a senator.
2007-12-27 12:10:13 · answer #4 · answered by Darby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I imagine they get paid as any regular actor would as well as Senatorial salaries; but only if they are doing both simultaneously.
2007-12-27 12:15:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would hope not, A seator salary vs an Actor salary is garbage
2007-12-27 12:09:39 · answer #6 · answered by LA High Rise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe so.
2007-12-27 12:08:51 · answer #7 · answered by anonymous_563 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋