Jim Meskimen Recites a Soliloquy in Several Voices
Matt Ho — July 25, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: youtube & openculture
Aside from the usual stand-up, I’m a huge fan of impressionists and if you are as well, there’s a good chance that you’re going to love this Jim Meskimen video.
Jim Meskimen has done quite a few movies and TV spots during his career as an actor. But he’s also got a comedic side which he portrays in this hilarious video. Meskimen takes Clarence’s speech from Shakespeare’s Richard III and recites them in 25 different celebrity voices. The gifted impressionists uses the voice of famous figures such as Morgan Freeman, Woody Allen, George W. Bush and Christopher Walken to entertain fans and to promote his upcoming show. So if you thought that Shakespeare was boring, I’m pretty sure that you’ll change your mind after watching this.
Jim Meskimen has done quite a few movies and TV spots during his career as an actor. But he’s also got a comedic side which he portrays in this hilarious video. Meskimen takes Clarence’s speech from Shakespeare’s Richard III and recites them in 25 different celebrity voices. The gifted impressionists uses the voice of famous figures such as Morgan Freeman, Woody Allen, George W. Bush and Christopher Walken to entertain fans and to promote his upcoming show. So if you thought that Shakespeare was boring, I’m pretty sure that you’ll change your mind after watching this.
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