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impersonator stories: 4 news summaries

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Race is on for top Obama impersonator

Sep 8, 09 12:15 PM CDT
(Newser) - Think impersonating the president is a joke? For the professional actors trying to scratch their way to the top—to become First Impersonator—it's serious business, Slate reports. "I see this as a chance to grow as a dramatic actor," says one faux Obama. "Besides, it can... More »

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entertainment • satire • comedy • actor • George W. Bush • impersonator • President Obama

Iman Crosson for Prez...
on SNL: Bloggers

Should he be Fred Armisen's replacement?

Nov 27, 08 12:09 PM CST
(Newser) - The race to find a new comedian to impersonate president-elect Barack Obama on Saturday Night Live continues, reports ABC News, and bloggers such as Andrew Sullivan and Anovelista have the man for the job. Meet Iman Crosson, whose Obama imitations can be found on his YouTube AlphaCat channel. More »

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Saturday Night Live • Barack Obama • politics • parody • humor • Andrew Sullivan • comedian • Fred Armisen • impersonator • Iman Crosson

One for the Books: Ben Franklin Weds Betsy Ross

A history-based love is consecrated in Philadelphia

Jul 4, 08 1:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - Betsy Ross married Benjamin Franklin last night at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, in what probably seemed to many onlookers as a bit of historical fantasy in honor of July 4th, the Inquirer reports. But this was not acting: The couple was Linda Wilde and Ralph Archbold, two of Philadelphia’s... More »

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America • Philadelphia • Michael Nutter • impersonator • Ben Franklin • Betsy Ross

'Bogus Bill Gates' Winds Down Career

$2,500 impersonator follows in Microsoft chief's footsteps

Jun 22, 08 9:19 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Washington man who made his living doing dead-on impressions of Bill Gates is following the billionaire into retirement. Steve Sires has been impersonating the Microsoft chairman for a decade, and charging $2,500 for an appearance. But as the 52-year old Gates is winding down his career, so is... More »

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Microsoft • Bill Gates • impersonator • Steve Sires

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