Lots of actors appear in commercials before becoming famous. But few
become famous by appearing in a commercial. Steeples made his first big impression as the "Rubberband Man" in a series of spots for OfficeMax in 2004. (He was so popular, the company created a website for the character.) His infectious energy and striking looks helped him land a supporting role on the offbeat sitcom
My Name Is Earl the next year. A passionate musician, Steeples performs with the hip-hop outfit No Surrender.
Eddie Steeples Fast Facts:
- After moving to New York City in the mid-'90s, starred in several indie movies directed by Kevin Ford of Mo-Freek filmworks and joined the hip-hop group No Surrender.
- Worked with My Name Is Earl costar Jaime Pressly in the 2004 movie Torque.
- Named one of People's Sexiest Men of 2004.
- Was vacationing in Thailand when the December 2004 tsunami hit.
- Pays homage to his role as OfficeMax's "Rubberband Man" in the My Name Is Earl episode "Stole P's HD Cart," which aired on January 19, 2006.
