James Austin Johnson

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 President Donald Trump sometimes being referred to as the best Trump impersonator He currently is a cast member of the sketch comedy television series Saturday Night Live where he impersonates both Trump and Joe Biden 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 fortyseventh season During the season premiere cold open he portrayed President Joe Biden and later played former president Donald Trump in the seasons 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 Hes that kind of talent