Who is Al Bernstein?

Al Bernstein is a well-known American sports journalist, presenter, commentator, and commercial actor. Born on September 15, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, Bernstein started his career in the 1970s as a boxing writer and went on to become a respected sports commentator, covering major boxing matches, as well as NASCAR and mixed martial arts.

Bernstein has also appeared in several commercials throughout his career. One of his most famous appearances was in a commercial for Sierra Mist, a lemon-lime flavored soft drink. In the commercial, Bernstein played a wise-cracking gas station attendant, who teased a customer for buying a bottle of lemonade instead of Sierra Mist.

Aside from his commercial work, Bernstein has also authored several books, including "Boxing For Beginners," "30 Years of Sprotscasting," and "Al Bernstein:30 Years, 30 Undeniable Truths About Boxing, Sports, and TV." He has been inducted into several halls of fame, including the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame.

Throughout his career, Al Bernstein has entertained and informed audiences with his sharp wit and insightful commentary. His work as a sports commentator and commercial actor has made him a beloved figure in American popular culture.