Quick Info
| Profession | Comedian, actor, impressionist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/07/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about James Austin Johnson
17/08/2026
James Austin Johnson announced his debut stand-up comedy special, 'He'll Yeah', which he will release on 31/08/2026 exclusively on Gorilla Comedy+, the streamer launched by 800 Pound Gorilla. The hour was filmed across venues including The Den Theatre in Chicago, Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco and Zanies Comedy Club in Nashville. The special was scheduled to move to YouTube on 22/09/2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | James Austin Johnson is an American actor and stand-up comedian known for his impressions of U.S. presidents. He has been a cast member of the NBC sketch series Saturday Night Live since joining as a featured player for its 47th season in 2021. |
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| Impressions | Has impersonated both Donald Trump and Joe Biden on Saturday Night Live; other SNL impressions include Mitch McConnell and Bob Dylan |
| Stand-up | Began performing stand-up comedy as a teenager and regularly performed at open mics in Nashville before moving to Los Angeles; debut hour special 'He'll Yeah' released in August 2026 on Gorilla Comedy+ |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary School | Davidson Academy, Tennessee |
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| University | Trevecca Nazarene University, Bachelor of Arts, 2011 |
Personal Life
| Home Base | Has described splitting his time between New York, Los Angeles and Nashville |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Rebekah Lain |
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Family
| Children | 1 |
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Career
| Television | Saturday Night Live (featured player from the 47th season in 2021; promoted to repertory player in 2023) |
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| Podcast | Voices the Grinch in the Wondery podcast series 'Tis the Grinch Holiday Podcast |
| Stand-up Special | 'He'll Yeah' (debut stand-up special, released 31/08/2026 on Gorilla Comedy+, later on YouTube 22/09/2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. As a child, he appeared in various productions by Lifeway Christian Resources | |
| 2. His Trump impression and improvisational sketches have been widely profiled by outlets such as Vanity Fair and Vice | |
| 3. The New York Times has described him as one of SNL's most versatile celebrity impressionists |
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