Clara Peller

Clara Peller was an American actress and recognizable advertising figure best known for her role in a popular Wendy’s commercial in the late 1980s. In the advertisement, she famously questioned, “Where’s the beef?” to highlight the small size of competitors’ burger patties compared to Wendy’s. The phrase became a cultural catchphrase, symbolizing skepticism about exaggerated claims and corporate marketing. Peller's distinctive appearance and memorable delivery made her a pop culture icon, and she later appeared in various media beyond her advertising fame.