John Roarke
Actor
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.
Filmography
Courage Under Fire
as The President 1996
The Silence of the Hams
as Ex-President George Bush 1994
S.F.W.
as Phil Donahue Clone / Sam Donaldson Clone / Alan Dershowitz / Ted Koppel Clone / Larry King Clone 1995
American Virgin
as Talk Show Hosts / President 2000
Mutant on the Bounty
as Carlson 1989
Young Lust: A Soap Opera
as Coach Blot 1984