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

Career Timeline

198419861988199019921994199619982000
  1. 2000
    American Virgin

    Talk Show Hosts / President • Acting

  2. 1996
    Courage Under Fire

    The President • Acting

  3. 1995
    S.F.W.

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

  4. 1994
    The Silence of the Hams

    Ex-President George Bush • Acting

  5. 1991
  6. 1989
    Mutant on the Bounty

    Carlson • Acting

  7. 1988
  8. 1984
    Young Lust: A Soap Opera

    Coach Blot • Acting

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