"World's Greatest Impressionist" on The Today Show, Australia

[brooklynchild66]

do will smith

[sheilazimmermann]

This was great!!!!

[Trotmaster15]

he shouldve done malkovich and clint too.

[blankfrank23]

That voice you lapsed into and said, "I don't even know who this guy is"—are you sure that wasn't Rick Perry?

[jimmeskimen]

@blankfrank23 Hmmm... I don't think I had ever heard of Rick Perry back then... this was in November, but I do think you are right- similar sound!

[cphill2012]

I love how the silly Australians cued up the music to For A Few Dollars More when you did your John Wayne. Great voices!

[jimmeskimen]

@cphill2012 Yes, they laid that in in post, I think... but wasn't that more of a Clint Eastwood sound cue? I don't know what you'd do for John Wayne... something big and orchestral maybe... Thanks for commenting! IF you live in L.A. check out the live show!

[Klutten3]

The last one with George W Bush and Arnold cracked me up big time! Don't remember the last time I laughed that much!

[jimmeskimen]

@Klutten3 I'm delighted to hear it! I hope you will be able to come and laugh even harder at my live show in Hollywood!

[Klutten3]

@jimmeskimen I'd love that! Too bad i live in Sweden though. But I'm counting on your success to bring you to Europe for a tour!

[Agramer11]

If you can do Berlusconi I will be truly impressed XD

[jimmeskimen]

@Agramer11 Ciao, Bella!  How's that?

[Agramer11]

@jimmeskimen

Eerily accurate :)

[thetapotata]

This is awesome!

[Anyaume]

Amazing work! I love all your videos. Your impressions are a perfect, delightful blend of wit and talent, wonderful humor and shockingly accurate characterizations. And your own "impression" is that of a personable, sincere, and very likable guy.

I've also got to give in to the temptation to make "requests"... maybe a collection of Star Wars voices (I'd love to hear Vader, Yoda, and Chewbacca reciting more Shakespeare!). Also Bill Murray. Or Whoopi Goldberg.

Long story short: you rock. ^_^

[dabaddestbob]

can someone tell me what the name of the video clip was

[jimmeskimen]

@dabaddestbob It's called "Shakespeare in Celebrity Voices"

[dabaddestbob]

@jimmeskimen Thanks!!

[AirheadOz]

That is a darn good Australian accent.

[darklight436]

are you able to make an impression of Q from star trek?

[gunznstuff50]

Jim you should do an impression of sir Ian mckellen. He'd be a big hit I'm sure!

[JAYDUBYAH29]

genius.

[george140772]

awesome

[GinoMontesinosVideos]

AWESOME!  JUST AWESOME!!

[Brogel]

Just every time I see this I have tears in my eyes laughing. You truly are the viagra of impressionists; you never fail to perform.

[jimmeskimen]

@Brogel Thank you! If you find yourself laughing more than four hours at a time, discontinue use and seek professional help. Ha, ha!

[Skullshadow99]

Hi there, can you make Peter Cullen's voice?

[jimmeskimen]

@Skullshadow99 Have to work on that one, thanks for the suggestion!

[Buuuuuutch]

@jimmeskimen Hillarious stuff Jim! Well done. Yeah Peter Cullen would be amazing... Perhaps Jeff Bridges, Vin Diesel, Edward James Olmos just to add to this list of to do's.. Unless you do them!? I've literally only just come across you this evening. I've subscribed. Looking forward to watching more.

[uvisa]

and.....whats his real voice?

[Jettox]

Your Robin Williams is the best I've ever heard anyone do. Rich Little, meet your long-lost son.

[OLuvin]

You just got a new subscriber and fan!

Keep it up!

[jimmeskimen]

@OLuvin I sure will! Thanks, and I hope you enjoy the many other films on my channel!

[TheRedWon]

The ending with Bush and Schwarzenegger was hilarious!

It's almost uncanny how well he does these impressions, I can't tell when he's putting on a personality or being himself.

[andysj531]

This is awesome. I think your Robin Williams is one of the best- it's PERFECT! But I really like the George Clooney too, it seems like he's just one of those voices that you need to be really well trained to pick out the nuances...it just doesn't seem that odd, you know, not much to pick up on and run with. Very impressive. And hilarious.

[artistpk]

frakkin genius

[zeekmort]

What fun!!! :)

[LordCandy]

We could use a pick me up like you in the middle east. Any trips to Qatar soon? Haha.

[jimmeskimen]

@LordCandy Man, would love that! Would bust out my Omar Sharif impression!

[mwallis69]

An Auzzie trying to be like famous americans...oh the irony.

[mkmkmk1337]

Arnold sounds British.

[PilligaYowie]

Absolutely Hilarious. You are an awesome impressionist

[killertastebuds]

Woah woah woah, 2 dislikes? Chuck Norris does NOT approve. :C

[lunitariaprime]

OutSTANDing!

[OneStoppeShoppe]

Jim, we can't wait for you to come back to Clearwater for another show!

[jimmeskimen]

@OneStoppeShoppe Thank YOU! And thanks for helping me to promote the last one! I should get you some of the new DVDs to sell at your store!

[JazzySaxyRenny]

Funny stuff.

[TheIlRev]

his Robin Williams is spot on

[ContextofSalad58]

I do impressions too but i don't hold a candle to you

[jimmeskimen]

@ContextofSalad58 Thanks! That's good too, I'm very flammable!

[ColoradoGarrett]

Do you forget which voice is your own?

[jimmeskimen]

@ColoradoGarrett Not really... I mostly speak in my relaxed, natural voice. I try to use my impressions for good, never for evil...

[Tonixalis]

@jimmeskimen On the contrary, I find it a blast to mess with people, in a harmless way mind you.

[GnarlyCarly1308]

ohmygod! he is so good! me and my friend are crackinn' tthe f'ckk up! :) she likes his morgan freeman and i like his robin williams :D

[TheBaronessIsAwesome]

Does anyone else think the top of his head look like Steve Martin, and the bottom half is Kevin Spacey?

[greatlakesarah]

How is Jim not incredibly more famous yet?! He's friggin' FANTASTIC. Great video!

[lnknprkmetora1]

You really made me laugh when i needed it the most so thanks a bunch

[untmdsprt]

Do you ever forget what you sound like normally? Loved the "W" part. Sounds just like him to get Australia and Austria mixed up!

[TheGuider]

Jim, amazing interview! :D

Had me laughing hard! Talented beyond belief!

[BRoss3011]

That's funny! Still laughing! Great interview, Jim!

[jimmeskimen]

@BRoss3011 thanks!

[JacktheArtful]

Bloody hell, mate. This is brilliant, really top-notch. I'm from New Zealand, and I've never seen someone do a fake Australian accent that well. I'd love to hear you do a New Zealander :D

[jimmeskimen]

@JacktheArtful Thanks! The subtle diff between Australian and NZ is something I'm still studying... workin on it!

[captslicnic]

Dude.. you haven't done anything yet I haven't laughed my ass off at... I'm still laughing as i type this.. hahahahah...great work...!!!!!!

[deeporc]

This is brilliant! Love the Gervais! Really good! :)

[MidnightFapper69]

outstanding!

[bookconsumption]

Hahaha nice work Jim :)

[izakst]

Haha so funny!

[amjPeace]

You really make me laugh, so thanks!

[jimmeskimen]

@amjPeace You are very welcome! Hope you enjoy the other vids on my channel! Lotta laughs waiting there for you.

[MrMcDroid]

I'm sorry I love you.

[bimjales]

Jim, I am sooooo proud for you for this fantastic appearance on the Aussie Today show.

I laughed through the whole thing. I am still looking forward to seeing your show one day. -bimjales.

[marniespeaks]

wonderful!

[mymichelle1960]

No, silly - I don't smoke any more ;D It was Tony Whamoo that got me really rethinking what I was doing, smokng -- But no, I was laughing so hard my stomach was tied and I couldn't breathe for a few seconds there, you know, the diaphragm was a bit strapped for a few seconds. Love your art and communication! -Bye, till next time :D

[Merjia]

Hahahaha, oh man, I was in stitches, that was awesome. I found out about you when they showed a clip of your "Celebrity alphabet" video on that show :D

[JoeGaudet]

Man, do I admire you, Jim.  As an impressionist, I strive to be successful like you! Amazing talent.

[jimmeskimen]

@JoeGaudet Thanks! You might want to read my blog about impressions at wordpress under Jim Ross Meskimen's blog.

[KiddsockTV]

Very Cool! Congrats!! Hope to see a bigger tour here in the US!

[DazzaR87]

Random video viewing can pay off sometimes, and this is 1 of those incidents.

[jimmeskimen]

@DazzaR87  I know what you mean, and I'm happy you found my channel!

[DEATH2thaSTUpid]

sorry i missed your show.....couldnt get the night off work :(

[RoseBros]

Wow! That was just so fantastic! Your "Whose Line Is It" training has stood you in good stead, obviously. Well done. Can't wait to write you up! Glad you're back home, safe and sound, Jim. Happy Holidays to you and yours, from me and mine!

-Tom

[jimmeskimen]

@RoseBros Yes, the Whose Line and improv experience is something I draw on every day... in every situation! Thanks to you and hope to hear from you again soon!

[RoseBros]

Fourth!

[ArnyGee]

"Call up Arnie and say: EH! I've been to your home town." Hilarious!

[TheLastDaylight]

Best impressionist alive! Amazing talent, great actor too!

[jimmeskimen]

@TheLastDaylight Is this my mom? DId you get your own YT channel?

Ha, ha!  Thanks for the kind words!

[BBoldtRegenerated]

haha this is amazing

[Christopher8008]

Love this, Jim is a master...i have a request, next trip throw in some Shatner please.

[xXgamefreak129xX]

Is he coming to Adelaide ?

[EmoSchemer]

brova

[ddwagnz]

man i would love to see this show, any plans for a nz tour?!

[jimmeskimen]

@ddwagnz None yet. but I would LOVE to go! Have Kiwi friends, it's just a matter of time...

[alfafox101]

second! and good work jim!

[KantusDemon]

That news anchor was cracking UP! Great job sir, great job!

[nicknearthebay]

well done jim, come back to sydney again soon.

[jimmeskimen]

@nicknearthebay Would return to Sydney in a heartbeat... also want to go to Melbourne!

[RLbitClassica]

@jimmeskimen Melbourne, FL? lol J/K.

[mymichelle1960]

Now that I've caught my breath let me say, this is hilarious!! :D Bloody well done, Mate!

[jimmeskimen]

@mymichelle1960 deep breaths, cut down on the smokes... thanks for the comment!

[ddaanniieell112]

I watched this hahaa

[IanFree0007]

Um yeah, he is the best. Why is this such a shocker?

[PaulRayIsMe]

Fantastic as always.

I love opening YT to find a new vid from you.

You commanded that interview.

When you make the floor producer laugh, you know you've done it right.

[jimmeskimen]

@PaulRayIsMe Thanks, Paul! They were a very nice bunch, and I think they all needed a good laugh!

[MrMcDroid]

McGoiter is better T_T

[jimmeskimen]

@MrMcDroid Well, he is very talented and we have been in touch. I love his work!

[DoctaDiesel]

Congrats man! Hopefully next time you'll be appearing on the today show here in the states :D.

[jimmeskimen]

@DoctaDiesel That would be awesome!  I need a trip to NYC!

[stefman666]

Congrats on the interview!

[jimmeskimen]

@stefman666 Thanks! It went very well!

[GTJPReviews]

Nice job man ur doin well

[ace77man]

I would love to see ya live

Peace, Ace77man

[jimmeskimen]

@ace77man Thanks! I'll be back up in Hollywood in February, if you are in the L.A. area... at The Acting Center.

[ace77man]

@jimmeskimen No sir, I live in Central Illinois. You should try to get a booking at the Virginia Theater. I would buy two tickets for sure. :)

Peace, Ace77man

[jimmeskimen]

@ace77man Thanks! I hope to get out to your area next year sometime. In the meantime, subscribe to my channel and see all the vids I have put up for your enjoyment!