Church of Latter Day Saints Ad Employs Tranny-playing Actor

Phil Vantee plays what they call a “man with teats” (pictured) on Comedy Central’s Reno 911, and now he’s in an ad for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. FishbowlLA made the connection after seeing this commercial, and the church’s Web site.

Vantee is a comedian, banjo player, magician and actor (“cult favorite” says fishbowl’s Tina Dupuy), who was asked to say what he thought on camera. So he did, and he got $500 for it (day rates rule). Said Vantee when asked how he felt about playing a the “man with teats” and then “himself” in a spot for a religious group who may or may not agree with such a lifestyle choice, even though he was only faking (The Mormons): “Since my main focus is feeding myself and my wife, I’m real open-minded.”

Right back at’cha Vantee. Please see our video, up and to the right.

Via FishbowlLA

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