- Marino, 62, appears as himself in the Jim Carrey comedy, which spawned a sequel and a third film long in production
- Marino was asked if he chose to receive a flat fee for his role instead of a percentage of box office profits
- “That’s very true,” Marino said, wincing as she confirmed it about the film, which grossed $107 million on a $15 million budget.
Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino made fun of himself for a rash decision that may have cost him millions for his extended cameo in the 1994 blockbuster Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.
Marino, 62, appears as himself in the Jim Carrey comedy, which spawned a sequel and a third film that has long been in production.
Host Pat McAfee appeared on ESPN on Wednesday and asked the Miami Dolphins legend about a rumor he had heard about the star’s performance.
McAfee asked if he chose to receive a flat fee for his role instead of a percentage of box office profits.
“That’s very true,” Marino said, wincing as he confirmed it about the film, which grossed $107 million on a $15 million budget.
Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino made fun of himself for a rash decision that may have cost him millions for his extended cameo in the 1994 blockbuster Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
After reading the script, Marino initially refused to make the film before Carrey convinced him to join.
“I made Jim Carrey a star because without me, no one would know who he was,” joked Marino, who worked as an analyst for CBS’ NFL coverage until 2014.
Marino’s role involves him being kidnapped by a fictional ex-Dolphins kicker who the Hall Of Fame quarterback blamed for his missed kick that cost Miami a Super Bowl in the film.
“They offered me a percentage of the gross amount, and knowing me I didn’t take it,” Marino said.
McAfee stated the obvious, noting that “movie made a lot of money.”
“I took the short money, but that’s OK,” he added.
Marino laughed and said, “I would have done pretty well” if he had taken a percentage of the profits, although it is unclear exactly how much Marino could have made with a box office cut.
He is now a special advisor for his beloved dolphins. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005.
Marino, 62, appears as himself in the Jim Carrey comedy, which spawned a sequel and a third film long in production
Marino is now a special advisor for his beloved dolphins. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005
Marino confirmed that he chose to receive a fixed fee for his role rather than a percentage of box office profits
The 1994 hit Ace Ventura: Pet Detective followed the adventures of the titular animal investigator as he tried to find the NFL team’s dolphin mascot.
In the subsequent sequel Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, the detective went on a spiritual journey after the death of a raccoon, and upon his return decides to investigate the disappearance of a rare white bat.
Marino did not appear in the sequel.