John Roarke

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

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

as George Bush

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

as Ronald Reagan Impersonator

Courage Under Fire

as The President

Columbo

as John Roarke

Kenan & Kel

as President

The Silence of the Hams

as Ex-President George Bush

S.F.W.

as Phil Donahue Clone / Sam Donaldson Clone / Alan Dershowitz / Ted Koppel Clone / Larry King Clone

Charles in Charge

as Father Michaels

American Virgin

as Talk Show Hosts / President

Fridays

as Self