James Austin Johnson[3] (born July 19, 1989) is an American comedian and actor originally from Nashville, Tennessee.[1] He has garnered attention for his impression of former President Donald Trump, sometimes being referred to as "the best Trump impersonator."[4] He currently is a cast member of the sketch comedy television series Saturday Night Live, where he impersonates both Trump and Joe Biden.
James Austin Johnson | |
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Born | (1989-07-19) July 19, 1989 (age 33) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Alma mater | Trevecca Nazarene University[1] |
Years active | 2009–present |
Known for | Impersonations |
Spouse | Rebekah Lain (m. 2018) |
Children | 1[2] |
In addition to the films Blue Like Jazz and Hail, Caesar!, Johnson has appeared in the television series Adam Ruins Everything, Better Call Saul, and All Rise.[citation needed] He has also filmed a DirecTV television ad with National Football League veteran Peyton Manning.[1]
In 2021, Johnson was cast as a featured player on Saturday Night Live, alongside fellow newcomers Aristotle Athari and Sarah Sherman, for its forty-seventh season.[5][6] During the season premiere cold open, he portrayed President Joe Biden,[7] and later played former president Donald Trump in the season's fifth episode. Andy Hoglund, who recaps SNL episodes for Entertainment Weekly, said "he is one of the most exciting new cast members in years, a cross between Dana Carvey and Darrell Hammond. He's that kind of talent."[8]
He is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.[9]
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | October Baby | Truman | |
2012 | Blue Like Jazz | Drunk Freshman | |
2014 | Rocket Pack Jack and the Babylon Virus | Krane | |
2016 | Hail, Caesar! | Studio Assistant at Action Western | |
2022 | She Said | Donald Trump | Voice |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Alumni | Jeffry | Television film |
2009 | Coffeeteria | Barrett Klausman | Miniseries |
2015 | Adam Ruins Everything | Farmer Jed | Episode: "Adam Ruins Summer Fun" |
2016 | The Last Tycoon | Movie Theater Usher | Episode: "Pilot" |
2017–2020 | Future Man | Young Gabe Futturman | 2 episodes |
2018 | Better Call Saul | Fred Whalen | Episode: "Winner" |
2019 | All Rise | Adam Connolly | Episode: "How to Succeed in Law Without Really Re-Trying" |
2020 | Kwaczala | Dennis (Glenn) | Episode: "I am a Lion" |
2020 | Robbie | Ninja Turtle | Episode: "Robbie vs. Ava vs. Danielle" |
2021 | Tuca & Bertie | Kyle (voice) | 2 episodes |
2021 | Squidbillies | Pharmacy Man (voice) | Episode: "One Man Banned" |
2021–present | Saturday Night Live | Various characters | Featured player |
2022–present | Fairview | Various characters (voice) | Recurring role |
2022 | The G Word | Various characters | |
2022 | Birdgirl | Ed Todd/Kaptain Khaos (voice) | Episode: "With a K" |
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Repertory players | |
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Others |
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