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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) — George Bush
2. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) — Ronald Reagan Impersonator
3. Courage Under Fire (1996) — The President
4. Columbo (1971) — John Roarke
5. Kenan & Kel (1996) — President
6. The Silence of the Hams (1994) — Ex-President George Bush
7. S.F.W. (1995) — Phil Donahue Clone / Sam Donaldson Clone / Alan Dershowitz / Ted Koppel Clone / Larry King Clone
8. Charles in Charge (1984) — Father Michaels
9. American Virgin (2000) — Talk Show Hosts / President
10. Fridays (1980) — Self
11. Mutant on the Bounty (1989) — Carlson
12. Young Lust: A Soap Opera (1984) — Coach Blot
13. Sid & Marty Krofft's Redeye Express (1988) — (voice)