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

Columbo

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Charles in Charge

Kenan & Kel

Fridays

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

Courage Under Fire

The Silence of the Hams

All Movies (8)

• American Virgin2000 · as Talk Show Hosts / President
• Courage Under Fire1996 · as The President
• S.F.W.1995 · as Phil Donahue Clone / Sam Donaldson Clone / Alan Dershowitz / Ted Koppel Clone / Larry King Clone
• The Silence of the Hams1994 · as Ex-President George Bush
• The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear1991 · as George Bush
• Mutant on the Bounty1989 · as Carlson
• Sid & Marty Krofft's Redeye Express1988 · as (voice)
• Young Lust: A Soap Opera1984 · as Coach Blot

All TV Shows (5)

• Kenan & Kel1996 · as President
• The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990 · as Ronald Reagan Impersonator
• Charles in Charge1984 · as Father Michaels
• Fridays1980 · as Self
• Columbo1971 · as John Roarke