Quick Facts
Born:
1952-02-29
Birthplace:
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Credits:
13 Total Roles
John Roarke
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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.
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
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
George Bush
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Ronald Reagan Impersonator
Courage Under Fire
The President
Columbo
John Roarke
Kenan & Kel
President
The Silence of the Hams
Ex-President George Bush
S.F.W.
Phil Donahue Clone / Sam Donaldson Clone / Alan Dershowitz / Ted Koppel Clone / Larry King Clone
Charles in Charge
Father Michaels
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 |