James Adomian facts for kids
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| Born | January 31, 1980 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up comedy, television |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Notable works and roles | Trump vs. Bernie |
James Adomian (born January 31, 1980) is an American comedian, actor, and impressionist. An impressionist is someone who can perfectly copy the voice and mannerisms of famous people. He is well-known for his funny characters and impressions on TV shows like Comedy Bang! Bang! and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. On The Late Late Show, he famously impersonated President George W. Bush. He also played Bernie Sanders during the 2016 Trump vs. Bernie comedy tour. You might also know his voice as Talking Ben in the Talking Tom and Friends cartoon series.
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Early life and education
James Adomian was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on January 31, 1980. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. When he was ten years old, his family moved to Los Angeles, California.
He went to Los Angeles Baptist High School. Later, he attended Whittier College. There, he created his own study plan combining economics and theater arts. He did not finish his degree, as he mentioned in an interview in 2017. James Adomian has some Armenian family background.
Comedy career highlights
James Adomian started his comedy career by appearing as President George W. Bush. He was often on The Late Late Show from 2005 to 2009.
He has been on many other comedy shows. These include MADtv, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Conan. He is also a regular guest on Chapo Trap House, where he does a funny impression of Sebastian Gorka.
Adomian has also acted in movies. Some of his film roles include Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay and Miss March.
Voice acting roles
James Adomian is also a talented voice actor. He has lent his voice to many cartoon characters. He was on The Onion Radio News and played several characters on the PBS cartoon series WordGirl. He voiced President Bush on MADtv and Jimmy Kimmel on Celebrity Deathmatch.
Since 2014, he has been the voice of Talking Ben in the popular Talking Tom & Friends animated series. He also voices many characters in Our Cartoon President, including Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz.
Stand-up comedy and impressions
In 2012, James Adomian released his first comedy album. It was called Low Hangin Fruit. This album was the first one released by Earwolf, a comedy podcast network. The album got mostly good reviews. It features his personal stories, many celebrity impressions, and jokes about politics.
Adomian often performs live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. He does sketch comedy and stand-up shows there. He is very well-known for his many impressions during live shows. He can impersonate famous people like Vincent Price, Lewis Black, Orson Welles, Jesse Ventura, and Bernie Sanders.
He has performed at comedy festivals across North America. This includes the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal. In 2012, he performed overseas for the first time in Seoul, South Korea.
In 2016, Adomian went on a special tour across the US. It was called the Trump vs. Bernie tour. On this tour, he played Bernie Sanders, while another comedian played Donald Trump.
Film and television appearances
James Adomian has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
- Film roles: He played George W. Bush in Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008). He was also a voice actor in Miss March (2009) and Storks (2016). In 2019, he appeared in The Day Shall Come.
- Television roles: He was a regular on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2007) as George W. Bush. He voiced Captain Huggyface in WordGirl (2008–2015). He also had various roles in Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012–2016) and Childrens Hospital (2012–2015). More recently, he has voiced characters in BoJack Horseman (2015–2019), American Dad! (2016–2021), and Harley Quinn (2019–present), where he voices Bane and other characters.
See also
In Spanish: James Adomian para niños
