Jaws child star shares huge amount he still earns from movie 50 years on
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Jaws extra transforms one minute of screen time into lucrative career
- Jeffrey Voorhees, who had a fleeting, one-minute role as Alex Kintner in the 1975 film Jaws, has been able to retire from acting thanks to the enduring popularity of his character.
- Despite his minimal screen time, Voorhees, now 62, earns substantial income from attending Jaws fan conventions worldwide, reportedly receiving $10,000 per appearance.
- He also profits from selling personalised video messages on Cameo for £26, sometimes receiving up to 25 requests daily.
- Voorhees further capitalises on his cult status by selling Jaws-themed merchandise, including inflatable rafts and apparel, through his own website.
- Voorhees said he embraced the fan circuit in 2017 and now finds purpose and financial stability from his unexpected legacy.