Acting
John Roarke
Born 1952-02-29
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Department: Acting
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
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The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
1991
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
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Columbo
1971
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Courage Under Fire
1996
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Kenan & Kel
1996
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Charles in Charge
1984
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The Silence of the Hams
1994
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S.F.W.
1995
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Fridays
1980
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American Virgin
2000
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (13 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | American Virgin | Talk Show Hosts / President | Movie | 2000 |
 | Kenan & Kel | President | TV Series | 1996 |
 | Courage Under Fire | The President | Movie | 1996 |
 | S.F.W. | Phil Donahue Clone / Sam Donaldson Clone / Alan Dershowitz / Ted Koppel Clone / Larry King Clone | Movie | 1995 |
 | The Silence of the Hams | Ex-President George Bush | Movie | 1994 |
 | The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear | George Bush | Movie | 1991 |
 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Ronald Reagan Impersonator | TV Series | 1990 |
 | Mutant on the Bounty | Carlson | Movie | 1989 |
 | Sid & Marty Krofft's Redeye Express | (voice) | Movie | 1988 |
 | Charles in Charge | Father Michaels | TV Series | 1984 |
 | Young Lust: A Soap Opera | Coach Blot | Movie | 1984 |
 | Fridays | Self | TV Series | 1980 |
 | Columbo | John Roarke | TV Series | 1971 |