James Austin Johnson

American comedian and impressionist
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroAmerican comedian and impressionist
PlacesUnited States of America
isComedian Impressionist Entertainer Actor
Work fieldArts Entertainment Film, TV, Stage & Radio Humor
Gender
Male
Birth19 July 1989
Age35 years
Star signCancer
The details

Biography

James Austin Johnson (born July 19, 1989) is an American comedian and actor originally from Nashville, Tennessee. He has garnered attention for his impression of former U.S. president Donald Trump, sometimes being referred to as "the best Trump impersonator". 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.

Career

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. He has also filmed a DirecTV television ad with National Football League veteran Peyton Manning.

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. During the season premiere's cold open, he portrayed President Joe Biden 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." Johnson was promoted to Repertory Status in 2023.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011October BabyTruman
2012Blue Like JazzDrunk Freshman
2014Rocket Pack Jack and the Babylon VirusKrane
2016Hail, Caesar!Studio Assistant at Action Western
2022She SaidDonald TrumpVoice

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009AlumniJeffryTelevision film
CoffeeteriaBarrett KlausmanMiniseries
2015Adam Ruins EverythingFarmer JedEpisode: "Adam Ruins Summer Fun"
2016The Last TycoonMovie Theater UsherEpisode: "Pilot"
2017–2020Future ManYoung Gabe Futturman2 episodes
2018Better Call SaulFred WhalenEpisode: "Winner"
2019All RiseAdam ConnollyEpisode: "How to Succeed in Law Without Really Re-Trying"
2020KwaczalaDennis (Glenn)Episode: "I am a Lion"
RobbieNinja TurtleEpisode: "Robbie vs. Ava vs. Danielle"
2021Tuca & BertieKyle (voice)2 episodes
SquidbilliesPharmacy Man (voice)Episode: "One Man Banned"
2021–presentSaturday Night LiveVarious characters
2022–presentFairviewVarious characters (voice)Recurring role
2022The G WordVarious characters
BirdgirlEd Todd/Kaptain Khaos (voice)Episode: "With a K"
2023BarryPastor #2 (voice)Episode: "the wizard"
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