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Richmond, Virginia The idea for the Gecko grew from a creative session at GEICO's ad agency, the Martin Agency in Richmond, Virginia. The name "GEICO" was often mispronounced "Gecko," and as the brainstorming began, a quick doodle of a gecko appeared.

David Hulin (born 1975) is a British born Animation Director and VFX Director based in New York, best known for creating iconic animated characters such as the GEICO Gecko, Post Office Ants (UK), Nigel the Xyzal Owl, The Lactaid Cow, as well as creatively leading many other iconic campaigns for Fedex, GE, Pepsi, M&Ms, ...

Jake Wood The current voice actor playing the role of the Gecko is Jake Wood.

GEICO TV Spot, 'Twins!' Featuring Eugene Cordero.

Geico's famous slogan, "Fifteen minutes could save you 15% or more on car insurance," said by its gecko mascot, is now a part of American culture.

The actors in the GEICO commercials now playing are Cecil (DC) Glenn (IMDB) and Stephen Gibson (IMDB) as Tag Team, Atlanta actress Nicci Carr (IMDB) as the housewife; Atlanta actor Anthony Goolsby (IMDB), who plays Tasha's husband; and ATL actress Amethyst Davis (IMDB), plays the daughter.

It's hard to see a gecko and not think immediately of the GEICO ads. The little chap with his English accent and charming personality has become a visual representation of everything the insurance company stands for - he's helped to boost its reputation and customer base.

Madagascar giant day gecko Madagascar giant day gecko (Phelsuma grandis) this species is the true-life model for the GEICO gecko.

The Gecko was thought up because Geico was often pronounced as gecko. The icon of advertising started selling insurance in 1999 and was inducted to the Madison Avenue Walk of Fame six years later, in 2005. Since then, he has become one of the most well-known advertising icons because of his relatability.

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