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Trump's Big Screen Cameos: More Than Just Bit Parts
7 Mar
Summary
- Trump's cameos were used to strengthen his business image.
- He often agreed to film at his properties if cast.
- His most famous cameo was in 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'.
Before entering politics, Donald Trump secured numerous cameo appearances in popular films throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. These brief roles were strategic, aimed at bolstering his reputation as a powerful New York businessman. Directors seeking to film at Trump's properties often found themselves including him in the movie as a condition for access.
Trump's film debut was in the 1989 flop 'Ghosts Can't Do It.' His most recognized cameo occurred in the 1992 film 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,' where he directed Macaulay Culkin to the Plaza Hotel, which he owned at the time. The film's director stated Trump insisted on being in the movie, while Trump claimed he was persistentely asked to participate.
He also took on a character role as Waldo Johnston II in the 1994 film 'The Little Rascals.' Further appearances followed, including 'Zoolander' in 2001 and 'Two Weeks Notice' in 2002. Trump's final on-screen appearance was intended for Oliver Stone's 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' in 2010, though the scene was ultimately cut from the final release.
