A familiar face. A favorite credit.
James Austin Johnson
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born July 19, 1989Age 37
Cast appearances (55)
A face that makes you laugh.
Credited work (2)
Funny from behind the scenes.
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The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
James Austin Johnson is a stand-up comedian, actor and impressionist who joined Saturday Night Live in 2021 and became a repertory cast member in 2023. His online Donald Trump impressions drew attention before SNL, combining a recognizable voice with rambling tangents about unexpected subjects. On the show, he has played both Trump and Joe Biden in political sketches and cold opens.
Johnson grew up in Nashville and began developing comedy as a teenager before entering the city's open-mic scene. He later moved to Los Angeles, where his work included roles in Hail, Caesar! and Better Call Saul. His sketch performances draw on a stand-up career in which character voices developed alongside his own material.
Quite the characters
Another side of funny.
The role call
Familiar parts. Their own spin.
Dad
6 sketchesPresident
6 sketchesAnnouncer
3 sketchesCustomer
3 sketchesSinger
3 sketchesHusband
2 sketchesNews Anchor
2 sketchesPatient
2 sketchesSoldier
2 sketchesAttorney
1 sketchCourtier
1 sketchDevil
1 sketchDwarf
1 sketchEmployee
1 sketchExecutive
1 sketchExorcist
1 sketchFashion Model
1 sketchGrandpa
1 sketchHomeless Person
1 sketchInterviewee
1 sketchKiller
1 sketchMall Santa
1 sketchMascot
1 sketchNarrator
1 sketchOffice Worker
1 sketchParty Guest
1 sketchPilot
1 sketchPolice Chief
1 sketchPresidential Candidate
1 sketchPriest
1 sketchPrisoner
1 sketchProfessor
1 sketchSalesman
1 sketchSenator
1 sketchSpokesperson
1 sketchStudent
1 sketchTeacher
1 sketchTour Guide
1 sketchTraveler
1 sketchViking
1 sketchWriter
1 sketchFrom the photo archiveMore faces of James Austin Johnson.3 photos
