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James Austin Johnson

James Austin Johnson (JAJ) is an American comedian and actor notable for his work on Saturday Night Live (SNL). He joined SNL as a featured player in 2021 for its 47th season and was promoted to a repertory player in 2023. He is known for his impersonations of prominent political figures, including Donald Trump and Joe Biden, on the show.

July 19, 1989: James Austin Johnson Born

On July 19, 1989, James Austin Johnson, an American comedian and actor, was born. He is also known by his initials, JAJ.

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2011: Graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University

In 2011, James Austin Johnson graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University.

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2013: Moved to Los Angeles

In 2013, James Austin Johnson moved to Los Angeles after regularly performing at open mics in Nashville.

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2016: Appeared in DirecTV Ad

In 2016, James Austin Johnson appeared in a DirecTV television advertisement alongside Peyton Manning.

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August 2020: Trump Impression Goes Viral

In August 2020, James Austin Johnson's impression of President Donald Trump went viral on Twitter, amassing over one million views.

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2021: Joined Saturday Night Live

In 2021, James Austin Johnson joined NBC's sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live as a featured player for the 47th season, where he impersonated Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

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2023: Promoted to Repertory Player

In 2023, James Austin Johnson was promoted to a repertory player on Saturday Night Live.

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March 2024: Cast in Bob Dylan Biopic

In March 2024, Deadline reported that James Austin Johnson had been cast in the Bob Dylan biopic film A Complete Unknown. Also in 2024, Johnson voiced the character Pouchy in the Pixar animated film Inside Out 2.

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