No worries, man! I am rather immune to criticism, not because it is untrue, but because, speaking from the viewpoint of an entertainer, the technical perfection is irrelevant to my broader audience. I could find more flaws in my work than anyone else, but the overall effect is more satisfying to me that my earlier efforts, and so I choose to press on. So far, the majority are pleased. I hope you will be too.

@DowntownSound1

4 жыл бұрын

JIM! DUDE I'VE NEVER HEARD OF YOU! TODAY IS MY FIRST TIME AND YOU ARE AWESONE EVEN THE JOKES ARE HILLARIOUS!!!!!🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌

@hoozerob

3 жыл бұрын

In other words, as a true artist and entertainer, you are constantly honing your skills, even if you seem to imply that being perfect is less relevant than making it all work just so to give a stellar performance, which you do! You are an impressionist, like I haven't seen in recent memory. But that's because I forgot. I have short memory! No. just kidding, sort of. Anyway. You are what I would call, a "naturalistic" impressionist. Not taking away from Van Gogh, because you can't, simply because Van Gogh, has Gogn. So that doesn't matter anymore now. But,,, you seem to have taken your skills to a level, where you have thought everything out, as far as the voice, personality and looks go, as compared to other impressionists over the years, who have just thrown it all out there and hope for the best. You may seem to imply you throw it out there, but to me, it's like you merely did your homework and do it right.

@themiddleagedgamer3503

3 жыл бұрын

Hey more power to ya man

@brohdimurray2228

2 жыл бұрын

Vue Uw

@lets_go7859

2 жыл бұрын

Just some constructive criticism your Pacino is to oscar the grouch but pretty good

No problem... I'm not in competition with any impressionists, I just enjoy doing them.

@laurajanebragg2648

4 жыл бұрын

As a woman who does voice impersonation walken, brando, elvis, and Eddie Murphy is my talent to do you are very good at robin Williams

@AshRavens

4 жыл бұрын

this was amazing man!!

After years of watching impressionists, I've never seen one who understands so well why 99% of them fail to a certain degree. Most simply overdo it; they go over the top, even if just slightly. That always make the audience feel that they are listening to the impersonated persons as they mock themselves. Not you. Your work is fantastic. It is polished, subtle and spot on. Congratulations!!

@jimmeskimen

10 жыл бұрын

Very kind words, thanks so much. More to come!

I'm using my fiance's account and I actually met Robin Williams. The impression you did was fantastic! he sounded just like that on stage. However, when I met him right after he just married his second wife, he was in Central Park with his wife. I approached him and asked if he was Robin Williams and he answered in a very deep Midwestern accent that he was. I jumped up and down and was so excited, because I told him that I always loved him from the time I first saw him on Happy Days. He then jumped up and down saying using his voice we hear on tv and said omg I am Robin! I told him it was an honor meeting him and that he is fantastic. He thanked me and said it was an honor meeting me. I offered my hand to shake his, but really wanted a hug, but I never would have asked. He however, asked if he could give me a hug. I was so delighted, that I giggled and cried at the same time. His hug was so genuine, it felt like a hug from someone who really cared . I remember saying that he is such a blessing and he helped me with my depression growing up, by watching him on, especially his HBO stuff. He thanked me . I told him that at the time I was an active alcoholic ,and not even my boyfriend knew my secret , but I do understand the pain of addiction . He again thanked me, but instead of acting funny I saw tears in his eyes. He then took my hands and said God bless, you. I told him that I will keep him in my prayers and he thanked me and told me not only did he appreciate them, but could use them. I realized his wife was patiently waiting for him, while my then boyfriend and now exhusband just came back from his jog. He and i hugged again and said goodbye. I remember saying i don't think we will ever meet again, because he is so talented, crowds would be around or he would have body guards. He then said that God willing, we will meet again in heaven. I started to cry, and then he said in his Mork voice " Nanu Nanu" and then he left. I have been sober since 1998 after 24 years of drinking. Even though I have had a lot of stuff that could make me go back, but with the Lord, i don't. In 2014, I became an ordained non denominational minister. When I heard that he committed suicide I felt a big hole in my heart. After reading why he did it, I understand and I'm glad that he isn't in any more pain for all his suffering. I believe that the Earth is a little darker without him, but thanks to the modern technology, his talents will always be available to us. Now he is making people in Heaven laugh. Our loss is Heaven's gain. RIP, my friend Mr. Robin Williams.You are gone from Earth, but never forgotten. Nanu , Nanu. Rev. HeidiAnne

@jimmeskimen

8 жыл бұрын

+Richard Leon Wow, what an experience you had. Thanks for sharing it.

@richardleon6848

8 жыл бұрын

Jim Meskimen I'm using my fiance's account and it's HeidiAnne ok. You're very welcome.

I loved the timeline of Jack Nicholson's voice! That was excellent! Also, your Clooney is ridiculously good.

@AnonYmous-jz5mx

6 жыл бұрын

You know he's not reading these comments, right?

@MrIcelander

6 жыл бұрын

But he _is_ reading them! If you'd just have looked at how many of them he directly replied to already - preferably before you made an arse of yourself, but I guess that boat has sailed - you would've known that.

@chriseagle6501

5 жыл бұрын

@@AnonYmous-jz5mx bullshit! Go look where he slightly roasted me lol

@evam5589

5 жыл бұрын

True that

@AndonisMarcus

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah that was brilliant!!!

When he did Robin William's voice, it sounded like the real Robin Williams. He is an amazing impressionist, I've never ever heard of him.

@kingbeef66

10 ай бұрын

The dude somewhat looks like Robin as well.

@TommyLikeTom

7 ай бұрын

he used to be on Whose Line is it Anyway.

You're the best ahhaah! Your De Niro impression is simply awesome! Thanks for sharing your ability with us Jim.

He looks like Steve Martin crossed with Sting

@jimmeskimen

4 жыл бұрын

I'll accept that compliment! Thank you!

@drivenhome7840

4 жыл бұрын

Does he ever !! can he do Sting? His Morgan Freeman is amazing. They're all amazing. He looks like De Niro when he does him.

@MichaelLee-dt1iw

4 жыл бұрын

Looks a little like Bryan Cranston also.

@ShadowRubberDuck

4 жыл бұрын

He looks like Bryan Cranston but with white hair

@melaniedemingo5869

3 жыл бұрын

Agree. He also looks like Robin Williams.

The GW Bush was the funniest impression I’ve seen in years. Hats off to this man, and thanks for posting!

@jimmeskimen

6 жыл бұрын

Wow! So glad you enjoyed it!

@davidsheriff8989

2 ай бұрын

Agree

Williams was spot on... RIP

@melissawilliams6635

6 жыл бұрын

MrStephenARoberts, yes, it was. I was in shock. Very impressed.

@melissawilliams6635

6 жыл бұрын

MrStephenARoberts, yes, he was, that was crazy good.

@ooferrell

6 жыл бұрын

He nailed that..... incredible....

@robmasters8189

5 жыл бұрын

MrStephenARo

@r.p.mcmurphy6623

5 жыл бұрын

You're nuts!

Great impressions with solid material woven in. The pros know what they're doing. Well done.

Wow. Mitt. That's a tough one. Nailed it.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching him. Well dressed, great impressions and clean solid comedy. Now I need to see more of his work.

@jimmeskimen

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you found something in my old show to enjoy, Mr. Lincoln! So sorry I wasn't on the bill instead of Our American Cousin! But then, you still would have been up in the box without Kevlar...

@Naltddesha

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmeskimen hahaha

I love how you own the stage when performing. It shows practice and love of your craft, along with a wonderful stage presence and charisma.

Jim, I had to forward this show to a very dear friend of mine earlier tonight... I hope he gets to see it and crack up as I have. I can't believe how versatile you are. If I were to close my eyes and listen to only your vocal imitations, it would be scary because your impressions are that good. And your facial expressions just kill the audience (in a good way!) Deniro, Walken and Pacino LOL. too many to recall. 😅😅👍👍

Jim, Absolutely fantastic! You are very good. Impersonators are my favorite form of entertainment. We are going to Vegas again and while we are there we will see Gordie Brown for the 4th time. In the past we have also gone to see Danny Gans, Rich Little and the Edwards Twins. Keep up the good work! I wish you could get your own Vegas show!!

So glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate what you wrote. I'm going to continue to try and dazzle, and I hope I hear from you again!

@Hikingalliance

3 жыл бұрын

Damn sorry that audience was dead

Jim is the BEST impressionist! Live to see him "at work". AMAZING!!

@jimmeskimen

9 жыл бұрын

SuitNurse Oh, it's "work" all right! Thanks for the encomium!

Your Robin Williams is so good and DeNiro? You get that face too!! I'm a fan!!

@jimmeskimen

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Appreciated!

"De Nero's different......I'm not happy." Hahaha I lost it. Jim, you've got these impressions on lock, keep it up.

@jimmeskimen

9 жыл бұрын

Izakk Welsh Thanks!

I like how he explains the voice progression of Jack Nicholson :D

@jimmeskimen

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@joschwartz1272

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!!!

I've only just heard of this impressionist ( through KZread recommendations ), and i think he's brilliant , I'll be watching a lot more of him.

@jimmeskimen

4 жыл бұрын

Very happy you enjoyed this. I hope you will enjoy my more recent works. Cheers!

how come I'd never heard of this dude until i discovered the impressions myself??? this guy is amazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzing

You... are... mahvelous! Pure magic -- I could watch you all day! Your writing is wonderful too. Endless respect & best wishes!

@jimmeskimen

9 жыл бұрын

Leslie Stephens Thanks very much for those kind words! I hope you get Pop TV so you can watch my new comedy series, IMPRESS ME.

Great stuff Jim! I don't think I've ever heard another impressionist cover as many people as you do!

@connyberg5665

7 жыл бұрын

Paul Catania check out Frank Caliendo

Hey, Jim. I had a bad day today and I stumbled upon your YT channel. A good hearty laugh was all I needed to lift my spirits up and your impressions did it for me. Thank you so much..

@Kinseliplier

2 жыл бұрын

You should watch Markipliers Early videos between 2012 and 2016. Like Five Nights at Freddy's, Outlast, Amnesia, The Midnight Man/Game, GTA 5. Those videos are hilarious.

@Kinseliplier

2 жыл бұрын

The only newer videos of his that are still that funny are videos where he gets really mad at a game and loses his mind like he did in Getting over it with Bennet Fody. He did that in a lot of older videos too like I am Bread, Surgeon Simulator, Ragdoll Runners, and Soma

That George Clooney voice is impeccable

I thought that Morgan Freeman and George Clooney were absolutely incredible. Also the way that you transform not only your voice but your facial expressions! Amazing

"I'm a unique person, some people wish I was even uniquer, that there wasn't even one of me".George W. Bush.

This is amazing quality from 2012 🤩

@jimmeskimen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying that!

Full of admiration.This takes so much courage to do this.You didn't disappoint .Excellent thanks

@jimmeskimen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement, Raymond. I hope you will have a look at my more recent work, too. I appreciate the kind words very much.

Really good Robin Williams and young Nicholson. The Ron Paul and Mitt Romney impressions were pretty good too. Keep it up!

I was looking on his IMDB and he is one very busy actor and voice actor and yet with all the stuff that he has going on he still has time to make yt videos.

he sure got Robin Williams down

@jordanmatthews8351

5 жыл бұрын

It's horrible 😂

@23bobjr

5 жыл бұрын

Its slightly good. But after the intial part it falls apart badly

@nesa11904

4 жыл бұрын

yeah, that's about it

All of the impressions were amazing. Thank you Jim, and I look forward to seeing more of your impressions!

@jimmeskimen

3 жыл бұрын

More to come! And you have many to catch up with! I've been doing a lot of content since 2011! Seems like another lifetime!

Man simply the best Ive seen. You just dont do the voices...you become the person, thats special!

@jimmeskimen

10 жыл бұрын

ron harris Thanks very much and I hope you will enjoy The Impression Guys on SoulPancake!

@scooby1411

10 жыл бұрын

I will definitely check it out jim

DeNiro, Pacino and Walker was perfection

Robin Williams RIP

Great work Sir...Great catalog of voices.

@jimmeskimen

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

He is so smooth - such an easy transition from one impression to another - really unique and great

@jimmeskimen

8 жыл бұрын

+yukimaruzam So happy you thought so!

Gosh more than the voices, you basically turn into the people with the faces that's insane! the Deniro, Spacey, Bush, and Robin Williams just perfect. Did you ever notice your Nicholson at 2:05 could just as easily be Bryan Cranston (Walter White!) lol

@jimmeskimen

9 жыл бұрын

Ryan Ramirez True, true! Have you seen the episode of The Impression Guys (on the SoulPancake Channel) where Ross Marquand and I do the Breaking Bad stars in a kids animated TV show?

@RyanKolekMusic

9 жыл бұрын

No, i haven't yet but i definitely am about to check it out!

@carolecook1116

6 жыл бұрын

Ryan Ramirez ~ wow,👍yes!

I can't believe I'm watching this now😁😁😅😅

@jimmeskimen

Жыл бұрын

I find it hard to believe, myself! However did you find it?

All I ever knew about Frank Gorshin was that he was the Riddler on “Batman”! He was an impressionist?!

This is art. I love impressions. And this made me laugh a lot. Heart warming and special. Cheers.

@jimmeskimen

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Joao!

DeNiro killed me lol. Also Robin Williams was great and Romney was spot on!! "...just surprised he got this far." Ha!

Never seen anyone impersonation Clooney. Wow that's amazing.

Jim is the best impressionist .

@jimmeskimen

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate the kind words very much. I hope you will enjoy some of my more recent work, too. All the best!

Very clever switching between voices. Thanks for sharing, very funny.

My opinion is this: Your impressions are real...which means you sound like them without sounding like you´re imitating them. Many impressionists do over exaggerate their impressions for comedic effect. Which usually(and unfortunately) means people tend to believe what they see and hear easier than what is actually an uncanny impression. A really good special effect in a movie is never seen. What I´m saying sir, is that you are incredibly good at what you do:)

Awesome! Thanks for commenting!

That last joke was too smart for George W. Bush to come up with. 😂

Oh oh oh, I LOVE the little tidbits of analysis....and was snortgiggling about Kevin Spacy's "And suck all the sympathy out of your soul...." Such a treat!

...cause he's got Indonesia... Lolz. All day long. Thank you, Jim.

@jimmeskimen

4 жыл бұрын

So glad you like it. I did that joke about 150 times in front of audiences and they always laughed hard. I'm not a stand up, but I pay attention to those things when I'm lucky enough to score like that. Thanks for the kind comment!

@travisking9321

4 жыл бұрын

@@jimmeskimen you are on your way to the top. I feel your talent shines and hope you get the recognition you deserve. I thank you, again for the laughter. It truly is the BEST medicine.

Jim, you're awesome, thank you for making me laugh when I'm in the middle of a stomach virus, I needed the laugh.

@knownpleasures

3 жыл бұрын

Stomach virus? Yeah right try a coronavirus!!

@joschwartz1272

2 жыл бұрын

So many reasons to be grateful to you! It’s like a magician only better! I’m so happy more people are doing it again! Ed Sullivan had them on all the time rhen it disappeared!!! Makes so happy!!

He could be the entire starring cast of a movie.

@LisaLisa-2023

4 ай бұрын

LOL!!! Thats crazy but true.

How so many voices can come out of one person is unbelievable.

I'm very happy to hear that I was able to help you lift your spirits. Please come again, with or without a bad day behind you!

Not only are you an excellent mimic but you’re smart. You don’t do impressions just for the sound, you make it interesting, it’s a lost art that seems to be returning and I’ve missed it.

@jimmeskimen

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jo~ I appreciate it very much.

you are the man of a million voices

Great impressionist. I enjoyed this clip. Thanks for sharing...

Wow, thanks for taking the time to articulate your observations. I really am happy you like what I've been doing. I hope you can see the show live sometime. It's even better. Thanks again!

wow robin williams and W.. Brilliant!

Wow spot on impressions! Loved it!

Enjoyed this very much. Thank you. Good stuff.

The amazing thing is that I'm sure it's hard enough to sound so much like the people you're impersonating but you also make up really funny jokes to go a long with them. The Jack Nicholson progression was brilliant.

Brilliant Nicholson

Excellent, sir. You have some serious talent. Keep rockin. Don't let anyone shake your tree. You have another big fan.

Awesome. Mr. Meskimen doesn't over do body gestures and he is, obviously, a student of voice articulation and tempo. Glad I found you.

@jimmeskimen

4 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you, I'm glad you found me, too! I hope you will enjoy my more recent material, and subscribe if you like. We'd love to have you in our little exclusive club!

George Dubya Bush was spot on! Genius!

His Al Pacino also sounds like 'Grover' from Sesame Street.

@ibelieveyourlies1984

5 жыл бұрын

I thought it was cookie monster. Thanks for reminding me about Grover.

@roberttomaino4080

5 жыл бұрын

lol HE DOES

@johnnysparkleface3096

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing. It was like Grover doing an impression of Pacino, but he was still mostly Grover.

Saw you on America's Got Talent! Amazing and very Impressive! No matter how the show ends, you have a show lined up for you! Best Impressionist I've seen, yet! Feel good about that! Keep it going!

Master Impressionist for sure ! love it !

I've been on a 3 day non stop work binge and stumbled on your page. this completely brightened my mood. thank you so much. :) please post more. :'D

Thanks Jim, I love your art!

Wonderful material, this makes me smile way down deep and that's a good thing. Please come to Florida. I've always enjoyed his performances over the years and best of all, Jim doesn't work BLUE

@jimmeskimen

6 жыл бұрын

Not very blue, anyway... thank you for the kind comment! Where are you in Florida?

@kennycybertron1

6 жыл бұрын

Jim Meskimen City of Tampa (home of the cuban sandwich and a boatload of cigar factories and stores...lol)

@jimmeskimen

6 жыл бұрын

Ybor City!

I made a mistake of letting this play as I was working. It's awesome to see one person doing all the impressions- you're all "hey that guy's great!" but it's REALLY TRIPPY when you're not looking and all you hear are all these different voices and you click back to the window and it's just been one guy ALL ALONG. hahah! Amazing work, man. You're a king and a legend!

Thanks! I do the Blue Genie for other Disney projects, but Dan did a great job on the film and the series. For a long time it was frowned on for him to do an impression of Robin's genie, but that got lifted for some of the work I've gotten to do. Dan could have certainly "Robin-ified" his characterization if called for.

great Robin Williams and Jack Nicholson, I would love to see Jim do George Carlin.

That last joke about Obama I laughed so hard I start crying

SO AMAZING!! And to be able to do 4-5 ‘ages’ of a character! 🙌🏻💥💪🏻⚡️👏🏻

@jimmeskimen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Nicholson is a favorite.

He looks like Brian Cranston! :)

@xVirtualPsychox

6 жыл бұрын

He looks like Christopher Lambert when he played Raiden

@neesnueht

6 жыл бұрын

Denis Santos *Bryan

@codystein7743

4 жыл бұрын

His jack Nicolson also sounds like Brian Cranston

@EPICSOUNDTRAX

4 жыл бұрын

@@codystein7743 yes, exactly Brian Cranston if he just adds some stuff from BB and screams at Jessy will be spot on.

Nicely done sir. Applause.

Great guy great job

Epic. This guy is phenomenal! Keep it up! You inspire so many and entertain those not inspired.

"I'm not happy!" *everybody claps*

@jimmeskimen

4 жыл бұрын

True, it happened. Thanks for watching.

this man is a 90 year old toddler ... pure talent

@jimmeskimen

8 жыл бұрын

I'm confused by your comment, but thank you.

@badjaeaux

8 жыл бұрын

i mean you never lost the sharp sensitivity of a child ... maybe you are one of the great savants Sir :)

@jimmeskimen

8 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you... see, I KNEW it was a compliment!

@badjaeaux

8 жыл бұрын

hahaha ... so how were the ladies ... i'm pretty sure u got tons of them XD

@larjkok1184

8 жыл бұрын

More like a baby nonagenarian. What the hell are you talking about?

Jim, you my brother have been blessed by God. Please keep this up for a long time to come!

WOW!!! Why isn't this guy known better? Or is it just me, being In Norway? Brilliant! He becomes the person he impersonates! Love this...

@jimmeskimen

10 жыл бұрын

Kristin Marie Ose We've been waiting for Norway to make their voices heard! Thanks, now I can be world famous! Hope you get a chance to watch me in The Impression Guys on the SoulPancake channel! Thanks for the kind words!

Your the first person I’ve ever heard do George Clooney so amazing!!!

@jimmeskimen

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

that walken was good.

Good jokes intertwined with great impressions; I love it!

this is all still relevant, hilarious, and spot on! live Jim!

Your Clooney was spot on!

Great Morgan Freeman! That's one that's been a personal challenge for me and I've never come close.

George Clooney was scary good. I also wasn't looking at the screen when he started, so the effect was heightened. Amazing!

@jimmeskimen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, Vitor! I appreciate it! What part of the world are you in?

@vitormartins5742

4 жыл бұрын

@@jimmeskimen I'm from Brazil! Could you tell from the sloppy English? Haha

@jimmeskimen

4 жыл бұрын

No no! Just your name seems very not-American! Thanks for watching so many of my videos, I appreciate it! All the best to you!

The last joke was hilarious, thank you, Jim. You have a great ear and a great gift!

Caliendo and I are now friends, and I admire him a lot. Thanks for the kind words!

the best I've heard!

Omg this guy is amazing. Absolutely amazing. I saw him on AGT for the first time (like most, sadly) and came to find this video. I laughed out-loud at each and every moment i wasn't gaping in shock at how talented he is and accurate his impressions are. Equal parts astounding impressions and fantastic material & delivery, (the progression of Nicholson blew my mind..) A tip of the hat, sir. Truly amazing talent and i wish you the best. Cheers.

I had tears streaming down my face, after Indonesia. Great impressions

@jimmeskimen

9 жыл бұрын

lloyd67lp Thanks! Hope you had a hankie handy!

@arnoldludvig6900

4 жыл бұрын

U cracked me up!!!