John Roarke
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1952-02-29
Place of birth: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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
Young Lust: A Soap Opera
1984Coach Blot
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
1991George Bush
Mutant on the Bounty
1989Carlson
American Virgin
2000Talk Show Hosts / President
The Silence of the Hams
1994Ex-President George Bush
Sid & Marty Krofft's Redeye Express
1988(voice)
Courage Under Fire
1996The President