PwC Accountant Wanted to Perform Sketch at Oscars (Exclusive)

2 March 2017 3:37 PM, PST | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »

Unlike most accountants, PriceWaterhouseCoopers’ Brian Cullinan did not want to stay anonymous. He commonly tweeted selfies with celebrities and relished his trips down the red carpet at the last four Academy Awards.

Before he became famous for his involvement in handing over the wrong envelope on Sunday’s telecast, he’d been angling for a spot on the stage, Variety has learned. Cullinan had pitched Oscar producers on doing a comedic sketch involving him and his colleague Martha Ruiz, interacting with host Jimmy Kimmel. Sources said that Cullinan enjoys being in the spotlight and likes the fact that people frequently compare his looks to actor Matt Damon.

But according to two sources with knowledge of the exchange, the idea was shot down.

Representatives from PwC didn’t immediately respond for comment.

In past years, the Oscars accountants were sometimes introduced on TV, with their briefcases in tow, to explain their »

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