Quick Facts
Biography
James Edward Costa (born May 12, 1990) is an American actor, voice actor, filmmaker and impressionist.
Early life
Jamie Costa was born on May 12, 1990 and grew up in Charleston, South Carolina. He attended James Island Christian School before finishing high school at Massanutten Military Academy where he graduated as the highest ranking cadet. After briefly attending The Citadel, he transferred to North Greenville University. It was there where he realized his passion for performing and became involved in the theater program.
Career
After graduating NGU, Costa moved to Los Angeles to further pursue a career in entertainment. In 2014, he became widely known for capturing the likeness and spirit of Robin Williams after uploading a video tribute titled "Never Had A Friend Like Him.". The video featured impressions of Williams' many memorable characters.
In 2015, he was signed with William Morris Endeavor following a performance at an SNL showcase. Since then, Costa has appeared in a variety of work, including voice over and acting in industrial, independent, and feature films.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Shifter | TV Host / TV Chef | Short film |
| 2014 | Take a Deep Breath | Pizarro | Short film Voice only |
| 2014 | Shadows of Man | Man | Short film |
| 2015 | Cures Anything | Cash | Short film |
| 2015 | The 3rd Annual Geekie Awards | Marty McFly | TV movie |
| 2016 | We Can't Die | Richard West | Short film |
| 2016 | Han Solo: A Smuggler's Trade | Han Solo | Fan film |
| 2017 | Heaven Bound | Curt | |
| 2017 | Twelfth Night | Sebastian | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jimmy's Books | Jimmy / Cool Robot / Director | Voice only |
| 2015 | Schmoes Know Movie Show | Himself | Episode 213 |
| 2016 | Making an Impression | Himself | Documentary |
| 2016 | Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon | Himself | Unknown episode |
| 2017 | The Inspectors | Duncan Soto | #2.16 |