
John Roarke
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.
7
Films
5
TV Shows
Known For
12 Credits
Columbo
as John Roarke
1971

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as Ronald Reagan Impersonator
1990

Charles in Charge
as Father Michaels
1984

Kenan & Kel
as President
1996

Fridays
as Self
1980

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
as George Bush
1991

Courage Under Fire
as The President
1996

The Silence of the Hams
as Ex-President George Bush
1994

Young Lust: A Soap Opera
as Coach Blot
1984

American Virgin
as Talk Show Hosts / President
2000

S.F.W.
as Phil Donahue Clone / Sam Donaldson Clone / Alan Dershowitz / Ted Koppel Clone / Larry King Clone
1995

Mutant on the Bounty
as Carlson
1989