James Austin Johnson | |
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Born | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. | July 19, 1989
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Years active | 2009–present |
Children | 1 [1] |
James Austin Johnson (born July 19, 1989) [2] [3] is an American comedian and actor originally from Nashville, Tennessee. [4] He has garnered attention for his impression of former U.S. president Donald Trump, sometimes being referred to as "the best Trump impersonator". [5] Johnson is currently a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy television series Saturday Night Live , which he joined as a featured player for the show's 47th season in 2021. On SNL, he impersonates both Trump and Joe Biden. Johnson was promoted to a repertory player in 2023. [6]
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. [4]
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. [7] [8] During the season premiere's cold open, he portrayed President Joe Biden [9] and later portrayed 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." [10] Johnson was promoted to Repertory Status in 2023. [6]
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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 |
2024 | Inside Out 2 | TBA | Voice |
TBA | A Complete Unknown | TBA | Filming |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Alumni | Jeffry | Television film |
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" |
Robbie | Ninja Turtle | Episode: "Robbie vs. Ava vs. Danielle" | |
2021 | Tuca & Bertie | Kyle (voice) | 2 episodes |
Squidbillies | Pharmacy Man (voice) | Episode: "One Man Banned" | |
2021–present | Saturday Night Live | Various characters | |
2022 | Fairview | Various characters (voice) | Recurring role |
2022 | The G Word | Various characters | |
Birdgirl | Ed Todd/Kaptain Khaos (voice) | Episode: "With a K" | |
2023 | Barry | Pastor #2 (voice) | Episode: "the wizard" |
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