Stand-up comedian
James Austin Johnson
Nashville-raised impressionist and Saturday Night Live cast member known for rambling, free-associative Trump and Biden monologues.
The question everybody asks
Where do people know James Austin Johnson from?
He has been a Saturday Night Live cast member since 2021, where he is the show's Trump and Biden impressionist. His own Instagram bio keeps it short: "james from @nbcsnl. see me live!"
The bits
Trump and Biden
The presidential impressions he has played on Saturday Night Live since joining the cast in 2021.
The rambling monologue
His signature is the rambling, free-associative political monologue that follows its own thread wherever it goes.
Dylan and the Beatles
Musical impression bits pulling from Dylan, the Beatles and roots Americana.
Absurdist observations
Observational absurdist material that sits alongside the impressions in his live set.
He'll Yeah
"He'll Yeah" (2026) arrived on Gorilla Comedy+ and then free on YouTube.
About
Nashville-raised impressionist whose signature is the rambling, free-associative political monologue — most famously Trump and Biden on SNL. Musical impression bits (Dylan, Beatles, roots Americana) plus observational absurdist material.
Specials & albums
- He'll Yeah (2026, Gorilla Comedy+ then free on YouTube)
Seen on
Credits
- Saturday Night Live cast member since 2021 — Trump/Biden impressionist
- A Complete Unknown (2024)
- She Said (2022)
- Better Call Saul (2015-2022)
- Hail, Caesar! (2016)
Find James everywhere
Press & venue bios
- James Austin Johnson Tour 2026 | Tickets & Showsjamesaustinjohnson.org
- James Austin Johnson Sets Debut Stand-Up Comedy ...variety.com
- James Austin Johnson's Upcoming Shows | Comediansthestandnyc.com
Recent performances · 5
- Zanies Comedy Night Club, Nashville
- Zanies Comedy Night Club, Nashville
- Zanies Comedy Night Club, Nashville
- Zanies Comedy Night Club, Nashville
- Zanies Comedy Night Club, Nashville
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