Joe Wiegand

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Joe Wiegand
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Joe Wiegand, portraying Theodore Roosevelt at the White House on TR's 150th birthday in 2008
Born (1965-04-15) April 15, 1965 (age 59)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Alma mater University of the South
Occupation(s)Theodore Roosevelt Repriser
Politician
SpouseJenny Cook (b. 1964)
ChildrenSamantha Wiegand (b. 1998)
Parent(s)James Wiegand (b. 1936)
Joan Prager (b. 1946)

Joe Wiegand (born April 15, 1965) is an impersonator who has portrayed U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt after a career as a political consultant. Wiegand performed at the White House on October 27, 2008, as part of the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Roosevelt's birth. [1] In 2012 he was the model for a Theodore Roosevelt sculpture commissioned by the American Museum of Natural History. [2] He has performed in all 50 States. [3] In 2024 Wiegand joined the cast of the Medora Musical in Medora, North Dakota to portray Roosevelt. [4] Wiegand is a member and contributor of the Theodore Roosevelt Association.

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References

  1. "President and Mrs. Bush Host Celebration in Honor of Theodore Roosevelt's 150th Birthday WINDOWS". Georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  2. "A Roosevelt Mimic Plays Him for Posterity". cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/. September 23, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
  3. Editor, Editor (June 2021). "Joe Wiegand, Theodore Roosevelt reprisor". Prairie Public News Room .{{cite magazine}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. "Joe Wiegand Joins the Medora Musical". www.instagram.com. Retrieved March 4, 2024.

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