Jim Meskimen

Jim Meskimen has been a professional actor for nearly three decades, with notable roles in films such as "Apollo 13," "The Grinch," "Frost/Nixon," "The Punisher," "Not Forgotten," and "There Will Be Blood." He has also appeared on various television series including "Friends," "Whose Line is it Anyway?," "Fresh Prince of Bel Air," "Castle," "Lie to Me," "Rules of Engagement," and had recurring roles on "Parks & Recreation."

In the 1980s & '90s, Meskimen had a successful career as a man-on-the-street interviewer for improvised TV and radio campaigns, which won awards for several major advertising agencies. His talent as an impressionist was highlighted during the 2004 election when his impressions of political figures were featured in animated cartoons by JibJab, becoming highly popular online. His viral video "Shakespeare in Celebrity Voices" has garnered nearly a million views, further establishing him as a prominent figure on YouTube.

Jim Meskimen's abilities extend beyond acting and impressions. He was a finalist on "America's Got Talent" in 2013, where he performed improvised celebrity impressions at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, earning a standing ovation. He provided the voice for President Harry Truman in George Clooney’s film "Monuments Men" and is currently starring in "The Impression Guys," an original series on YouTube’s SoulPancake Channel, produced by Rainn Wilson and directed by Ben Shelton, which was named the "Best Web Series of 2014." Meskimen lives in Los Angeles with his wife, actress and founder of The Acting Center school, Tamra Meskimen. His daughter, Taylor, is also a performer, and his mother is actress Marion Ross, known for her Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated roles on "Happy Days" and "Brooklyn Bridge."