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'''Jim Ross Meskimen''' (born September 10, 1959) is an [[Americans|American]] [[comedian]], [[Impressionist (entertainment)|impressionist]], and [[actor]]. He is known for his work on the [[Improvisational comedy|improvisation]] show ''[[Whose Line Is It Anyway?]]'', and as a [[voice artist]] for animation and video games.
'''Jim Ross Meskimen''' (born September 10, 1959) is an [[Americans|American]] [[comedian]], [[Impressionist (entertainment)|impressionist]], and [[actor]]. He is known for his work on the [[Improvisational comedy|improvisation]] show ''[[Whose Line Is It Anyway?]]'', and as a [[voice artist]] for animation and video games.


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==Career==
==Career==
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Meskimen portrayed the father of [[Mary-Kate Olsen|Mary-Kate]] and [[Ashley Olsen]]'s characters in the 2000 direct-to-video film ''[[Our Lips Are Sealed (film)|Our Lips Are Sealed]]''. He has also portrayed the role of Officer Wholihan in the 2000 film ''[[Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (film)|How the Grinch Stole Christmas]]''.


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He voices Thom Cat, Neighbor John, and Stumpy in the "Thom Cat" short on ''[[Random! Cartoons]]'' and several different characters in the 2012 video game, ''[[Lego The Lord of the Rings (video game)|Lego The Lord of the Rings]]''. He is the voice of President [[George W. Bush]] and other politicians for the internet [[Jib Jab]] animated shorts. Also in 2012, he voices and motion captures the former CIA chairman ''[[David Patraeus]]'' on ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops 2]]''.
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Meskimen portrayed the father of [[Mary-Kate Olsen|Mary-Kate]] and [[Ashley Olsen]]'s characters in the 2000 direct-to-video film ''[[Our Lips Are Sealed (film)|Our Lips Are Sealed]]''. He has also portrayed the role of Officer Wholihan in the 2000 film ''[[How the Grinch Stole Christmas]]''.

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He voices Thom Cat, Neighbor John, and Stumpy in ''[[Random! Cartoons]]'' and several different characters in the 2012 video game, ''[[Lego The Lord of the Rings (video game)|Lego The Lord of the Rings]]''. He is the voice of President [[George W. Bush]] and other politicians for the internet [[Jib Jab]] animated shorts. Also in 2012, he voices and motion captures the former CIA chairman ''[[David Patraeus]]'' on ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops 2]]''.


Meskiman was a contestant on [[America's Got Talent (season 8)|season eight]] of ''[[America's Got Talent]]''. He has also toured various U.S. cities performing a one-man act, entitled "Jimpressions", of celebrity [[Impressionist (entertainment)|impersonations]] and original characters.
Meskiman was a contestant on [[America's Got Talent (season 8)|season eight]] of ''[[America's Got Talent]]''. He has also toured various U.S. cities performing a one-man act, entitled "Jimpressions", of celebrity [[Impressionist (entertainment)|impersonations]] and original characters.

==Filmography==
===Television===
* ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]'' - Avatar Kuruk
* ''[[Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness]]'' - Master Kweng, Additional Voices
* ''[[Mad (TV series)|MAD]]'' - [[Benedict Arnold]], Papa Smurf, Additional Voices
* ''[[Phineas and Ferb]]'' - Additional Voices
* ''[[Random! Cartoons]]'' - Thom Cat, Neighbor John, Stumpy ("Thom Cat" short)
* ''[[Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!]]'' - Agent 1, Robi
* ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012 TV series)|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'' - Carlos Chiang O'Brien Gambe
* ''[[The Boondocks (TV series)|The Boondocks]]'' - [[Bill O'Reilly]], [[Chris Hansen]], Additional Voices
* ''[[The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest]]'' - Additional Voices
* ''[[ThunderCats (2011 TV series)|ThunderCats]]'' - Aburn, Additional Voices
* ''[[Time Squad]]'' - [[George W. Bush]], [[George H. W. Bush|George H.W. Bush]]

===Film===
* ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein]]'' - Mr. Yesman
* ''[[Batman: Gotham Knight]]'' - [[James Gordon (comics)|Lt. James Gordon]], [[Deadshot]]
* ''[[Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (film)|Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Pt. 1]]'' - General Briggs
* ''[[Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (film)|Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Pt. 2]]'' - President
* ''[[Big Top Scooby-Doo!]]'' - Detective, Phil Flaxman
* ''[[Gordy]]'' - [[Bill Clinton]] (voice)
* ''[[Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (film)|How the Grinch Stole Christmas]]'' - Officer Wholihan
* ''[[Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths]]'' - [[Green Arrow|Archer]], ''[[Captain Marvel (DC Comics)|Captain Super]]
* ''[[Justice League: Doom]]'' - [[Royal Flush Gang|King]]
* ''[[Justice League: The New Frontier]]'' - [[Slam Bradley]]
* ''[[My Neighbors the Yamadas]]'' - Additional Voices
* ''[[Our Lips Are Sealed (film)|Our Lips Are Sealed]]'' - Rick Parker

===Video games===
* ''[[Baldur's Gate]]'' - Edwin Odesseiron, Jebadoh, Khalid, Thaldorn
* ''[[Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn]]'' - Edwin Odesseiron
* ''[[Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal]]'' -
* ''[[Batman: Arkham City]]'' - Officer Tom Miller
* ''[[Batman: Arkham Origins]]'' - Police Officers, SWAT Officers
* ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops]]'' - [[John F. Kennedy]]
* ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops 2]]'' - [[David Patraeus]]
* ''[[Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight]]'' -
* ''[[Epic Mickey]]'' -
* ''[[Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two]]'' - Mad Doctor
* ''[[EverQuest II]]'' - Amren Talbot, Banker Izard, Baron Zafimus, Borthen, Commission Deputy Halford, Green Hood Trap Master, Guild Patron Volarian, Morte Winghammer, Naturalist Tummyfill, Overseer Travog, Sergeant-at-Arms Ironcast, Ubani
* ''[[Fantastic 4 (video game)|Fantastic 4]]'' - Classic [[Doctor Doom]], Additional Voices
* ''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2]]'' - Additional Voices
* ''[[Hitman: Blood Money]]'' - Additional Voices
* ''[[Kinect Disneyland Adventures]]'' - Black Barty, Genie
* ''[[Lego The Lord of the Rings (video game)|Lego The Lord of the Rings]]'' - Various
* ''[[Madagascar (video game)|Madagascar: The Video Game]]'' - Albino Crocodile, Guard, Jogger, Sailor
* ''[[Shark Tale (video game)|Shark Tale: The Video Game]]'' - Lino
* ''[[The Lego Movie Videogame]]'' -
* ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II]]'' - Trolls
* ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man (video game)|Ultimate Spider-Man]]'' - Additional Voices

===Internet===
* ''[[Jib Jab]]'' - [[George W. Bush]]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:06, 8 April 2014

Jim Meskimen
Meskimen at the 2014 Annie Awards
Born (1959-09-10) September 10, 1959 (age 65)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active1984–present
SpouseTamra Meskimen
Children1
Websitejimpressions.net

Jim Ross Meskimen (born September 10, 1959) is an American comedian, impressionist, and actor. He is known for his work on the improvisation show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and as a voice artist for animation and video games.

Personal life

Meskimen was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of actors Marion Ross and Freeman Meskimen.[1] Meskimen married Tamra Shockley Meskimen in 1987. They have one daughter, Taylor, born in 1990. He is a Scientologist.[2]

Career

Meskimen portrayed the father of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's characters in the 2000 direct-to-video film Our Lips Are Sealed. He has also portrayed the role of Officer Wholihan in the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

He voices Thom Cat, Neighbor John, and Stumpy in the "Thom Cat" short on Random! Cartoons and several different characters in the 2012 video game, Lego The Lord of the Rings. He is the voice of President George W. Bush and other politicians for the internet Jib Jab animated shorts. Also in 2012, he voices and motion captures the former CIA chairman David Patraeus on Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.

Meskiman was a contestant on season eight of America's Got Talent. He has also toured various U.S. cities performing a one-man act, entitled "Jimpressions", of celebrity impersonations and original characters.

Filmography

Television

Film

Video games

Internet

References

  1. ^ Jim Meskimen Biography (1959-)
  2. ^ SCIENTOLOGY: What I like about it. Jim Ross Meskimen's Blog.

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