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John Roarke Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1952-02-29

Birthplace:
Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Credits:
13 Total Roles

John Roarke

Acting

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Biography

John Roarke (born February 29, 1952) is an American celebrity impressionist and actor. His ability to morph into a myriad of public figures prompted US Magazine to salute him as “the new man of 1000 faces”.

His first big break came when he, along with Michael Richards was chosen to join the cast of Fridays as the show’s resident impressionist. Roarke went on to many other television appearances including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Evening at the Improv, Columbo, and Out of This World (NBC). On the big screen he featured in Naked Gun 2 ½, Courage Under Fire, and Silence of the Hams.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2000 American Virgin MOVIE Talk Show Hosts / President
1996 Kenan & Kel TV President
1996 Courage Under Fire MOVIE The President
1995 S.F.W. MOVIE Phil Donahue Clone / Sam Donaldson Clone / Alan Dershowitz / Ted Koppel Clone / Larry King Clone
1994 The Silence of the Hams MOVIE Ex-President George Bush
1991 The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear MOVIE George Bush
1990 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air TV Ronald Reagan Impersonator
1989 Mutant on the Bounty MOVIE Carlson
1988 Sid & Marty Krofft's Redeye Express MOVIE (voice)
1984 Charles in Charge TV Father Michaels

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