From Ice-T to Matty Matheson: The Best Cameos to Gift Dad This Fathers Day

August 26, 2024

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Whether your dad has always wanted to be coached on life by NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, serenaded by Kenny G or be on the receiving end of Michael Rapaport‘s comical New York attitude, there’s sure to be a perfect cameo for you to gift her this Mother’s Day.

The video-sharing website, which allows celebrities to send personalized messages to fans, has more than 30,000 celebrities on their platform, ranging from “Real Housewives” stars like Sonja Morgan to “Star Wars” legends like Billy Dee Williams. And the best part is that after you pick the celebrity you know will excite your dad the most, you can basically tell them to say or do anything you want, whether it’s poking fun at an inside joke, teasing them from a place of love or keeping it traditional with a simple personalized message.

Canadian chef Matty Matheson has become the surprising cast favorite of FX’s “The Bear,” on which he serves as an executive producer and also stars as hilarious handyman Neil Fak. If dad is a fan of the Emmy-winning comedy series, which comes back for its highly anticipated third season next month, then you can’t go wrong with a hilarious message from Matheson, who has received dozens of rave reviews on the platform.

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Brian Cox

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Nobody delivers cutting one-liners and scathing insults like “Succession’s” Logan Roy. If someone you know has always dreamed of being at the receiving end of one Coxs bellowing “F**** offs” and “Goddamits!”, then this Cameo is for them — just in time for Season 3 of the Emmy-winning HBO show.

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Anthony Anderson

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“Black-ish” may be ending after Season 8 but one of the best patriarch’s on TV can still be immortalized in the form of a loving Cameo. Whether your partner knows Anthony Anderson as Dre or loves him for his roles on other shows such as “Law and Order” or “The Bernie Mac Show,” there’s no question that the beloved TV star will come up with the perfect one-liner for the special day.

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Vincent Curatola

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A personalized message from one of the most iconic mafia men on TV is a dream come true for any “Sopranos” fan. Although he dies an untimely death as Johnny Sack on the HBO show, Vincent Curatola is still here to deliver a very Italian message — with all the swagger you’d expect.

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Dean Norris

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In a show packed with anti-heroes, Dean Norris’s Hank was one of the rare (and ill-fated) heroes in “Breaking Bad.” More than a decade after the show’s end, a message from the the DEA agent would be a welcome surprise.

Antoine Winfield Jr.

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With the NFL Playoffs in full swing, it’s only fitting to gift a Cameo from NFL champ Antoine Winfield Jr., especially if your partner is rooting for the defending champions from Tampa Bay this year.

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Efren Ramirez

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Vote for Pedro! Efren Ramirez is arguably the best part of “Napoleon Dynamite,” and a personalized message from the hilarious actor will crack up any big-time fans of the cult-classic.

Kenny G

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There’s no more thoughtful and memorable gift than a personal serenade from Mr. Kenny G himself. Cameo makes it possible to deliver the Grammy-winner’s distinct smooth jazz tunes to your loved one wherever they are.

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Jim O’ Heir

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Most people know O’Heir as the clueless and good-natured Jerry on “Parks and Recreation.” From his signature “Lil Sebastion” one-liners to the famous Gergich breakfast song, he’ll cater to the biggest “Parks and Rec” fans who miss his energy from the NBC show’s seven-season run.

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Mario Cantone

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“Sex and the City” fans are gifted with more screen time from Anthony Merentino in the new reboot, so if you know someone who fancies themselves a Carrie, then you might need Mario Cantone to deliver a sassy message for some much-needed humbling. The actor, also known for his roles on “The Chapelle Show,” will no doubt bring his beloved brazenness to the screen for this Cameo gift.

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Ice-T

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Wether you’re familiar with Ice-T from his rapping days throughout the 1980s and ’90s or from his beloved Fin character on “Law and Order,” someone in your life is sure to appreciate a sentimental message from the multi-hyphenate star.

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Billy Dee Williams

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Surprise the “Star Wars” fan in your life with the Lando Calrissian actor, who played the franchise’s iconic role in the 1980s, in addition to reprising the role 40 years later in 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker.” If you really want to splurge, couple it with some “Star Wars” merch that we rounded up here.

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Michael Rapaport

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Rapaport is sure to bring his distinct New York inflection to his message, which inherently makes everything he says extra funny, and also aggressive.

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Jamie Farr

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There’s perhaps no celeb more exciting than Jamie Farr for ’80s dads who grew up watching “M*A*S*H” every night.

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Ric Flair

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Ric Flair is widely regarded as the greatest professional wrestler of all time. Even if you can no longer find him fighting in the ring, the WWE superstar has created a new side hustle for himself delivering high-energy messages to his fans.

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