For a lot of fans, “The Santa Clause” is a Christmas staple that returns 12 months after 12 months through the holiday season. But for David Krumholtz, starring within the beloved franchise apparently doesn’t translate into massive paychecks. The actor, who famously played Bernard the Head Elf in Disney’s 1994 holiday hit and its 2002 sequel, recently revealed the surprisingly small amount he now earns in residuals from the fan-favorite movies.
Talking to Page Six through the press day for “Are You Now or Have You Ever Been” on May 26, Krumholtz explained why his residual checks from “The Santa Clause” franchise are nowhere near what fans may expect.
“They’re minimal since the movie plays a lot,” he said. “That is how residuals work: each time it plays, you make less. It’s a grade scale.”
Krumholtz, who’s now 48, starred as Bernard the Head Elf in the unique 1994 movie alongside Tim Allen before returning for the 2002 sequel. Though he didn’t appear within the franchise’s third film, released in 2006, he later reprised the role in Disney+’s “The Santa Clauses” series in 2022.
In keeping with the actor, the residual checks were once far more rewarding. “After I first got residuals from ‘The Santa Clause,’ it was good,” he explained, before estimating that he now makes roughly “$150 bucks a 12 months” from the massively successful holiday franchise.
‘Oppenheimer’ Now Pays More Than ‘The Santa Clause’
Despite appearing in one among Disney’s most beloved Christmas movies, Krumholtz admitted he currently earns more in residuals from a far more recent project: Christopher Nolan’s 2023 blockbuster “Oppenheimer.”
The actor, whose resume also includes “10 Things I Hate About You,” the “Harold & Kumar” franchise, and the CBS drama “Numb3rs,” joked about just how modest those checks are, too. When asked how much Oppenheimer brings in, Krumholtz initially laughed off the query. “That’s none of your enterprise! What form of query is that?” he joked before adding, “It’s $12.73. It’s enough to purchase a hot dog in Recent York.”
David Krumholtz Reflects On Profession And Recent Role
Krumholtz is about to look within the upcoming “Supergirl” film and can even star within the Recent York City Center revival of “Are You Now or Have You Ever Been.” The production draws from original transcripts from the House Committee on Un-American Activities hearings within the Nineteen Forties, when artists were questioned over alleged ties to the Communist Party.
Krumholtz portrays comedy author Abe Burrows, the famed “Guys and Dolls” author and father of legendary television director James Burrows. Reflecting on Burrows’ controversial role through the hearings, Krumholtz acknowledged the complicated circumstances many artists faced on the time.
“It’s essentially cancel culture in those times,” he said. “If someone was attempting to cancel me today for what I felt was an unjust reason, I suppose I’d do anything to get out of it. I like acting, and I like my profession. I want it.”
Krumholtz Previously Opened Up About Terrifying Health Scare
Krumholtz also made headlines last 12 months after revealing he “almost died” following a daunting health battle linked to marijuana use. Talking to Page Six on the time, the actor said he resumed smoking marijuana after taking “an extended break” before eventually becoming “a each day smoker.”
Nevertheless, Krumholtz said the habit ultimately led to a diagnosis of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), a rare condition that may trigger repeated and severe vomiting episodes and is mostly related to long-term, frequent marijuana use.
“It’s rare, [but] it’s becoming increasingly more prevalent yearly, like, numbers are doubling yearly,” the “Are You Now or Have You Ever Been” actor explained.
David Krumholtz Blamed Potency Of Modern Weed For Health Scare
The actor also suggested the increasing strength of recent cannabis products could also be playing a job within the rise of cases. “Essentially, they tousled weed. They made it too strong, and so they don’t know why it’s happening,” he said. “There’s lots of theories.”
On the time, David Krumholtz described the ordeal as so severe that he believed he “almost died,” using his experience to boost awareness in regards to the condition.