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United Public RadioThe Authors Quill guest Contest Director Joni Labaqui impressionist Jim MeskimenJONI LABAQUI
Contest Director, Writers and Illustrators of the Future – Biography
Joni Labaqui has been the Director of the Writers of the Future Contest since 1995 and is also proud to have been present at Author Services when L. Ron Hubbard launched the Contest in the early 1980s, working with every Coordinating Judge - of both Contests ever since.
Find out more at: www.WritersOfTheFuture.com
JIM MESKIMEN
Actor, Voice Actor, Impressionist – Biography
As a professional actor for nearly thirty years Jim has appeared in the films Apollo 13, The Grinch, Frost/Nixon, The Punisher, Not Forgotten, There Will Be Blood and many...2025-03-241h 56
What’s The Buzz Popcast®ACTOR/IMPRESSIONIST JIM MESKIMEN
JIM MESKIMEN CELEBRITY IMPRESSIONIST
Biography
Jim Meskimen is an accomplished actor, improviser and voice artist whose work is well-known to TV and film audiences. He appeared on the British series Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988) several times, and was a recurring character on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) for two seasons.
He has worked with director Ron Howard on five of his films, including The Paper (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Ed-tv (1999), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and Frost/Nixon (2008). He has also worked in two films by director Paul Thomas Anderson.
A pr...2025-01-0100 min
Headsmack: Conversations with MisfitsJim Meskimen / Actor. Impressionist. Artist. Voiceover ActorEver wonder what it's like to grow up with TV legends and find your own creative path?In this inspiring episode of HEADSMACK, join host Paul Povolni and the incredibly talented Jim Meskimen as they delve into the art of impressions, the impact of "Happy Days," and the power of indulging creative impulses. Tune in and discover how Jim turned ambivalence into a flourishing career!Jim Meskimen is an accomplished actor and impressionist, known for his roles in five feature films by director Ron Howard and appearances on popular TV shows such as...2024-07-061h 03
The FSF PopCastJimpressions ft. Jim MeskimenJimpressions
Actor, voice actor, master impressionist, or Jimpressionist, as this case would have it, Jim Meskimen stops by to chat with us. Jim talks with us about his career, growing up with a mother on a popular sitcom, working as the art and creative director on the original Thundercats series, being an actor, and so much more!
Checking out his show - The Big Door Prize on Apple TV Plus - Season 2 just launched!
For more on Jim Meskimen, please visit the following -
Youtube - Jimpressions
Instagram - @jimmeskimen
Website - www...2024-05-1744 min
Rarified Heir PodcastEpisode 180: Jim Meskimen (Marion Ross)Today on another encore edition of the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to actor/impressionist Jim Meskimen, son of actor Marion Ross. We speak to Jim (and his many guises – he really has an amazing ear for voices) about growing up the child of everyone’s favorite TV mum, Mrs. C., Marion Cunningham from the 70s TV juggernaut Happy Days. We also delve into his mother’s ‘issues’ with her onscreen husband Tom Bosley but you are going to have to read her book, My Days: happy and Otherwise for those juicy details. Our conversation with Jim centers...2024-04-301h 23
Night Dreams Talk Radio With Gary AndersonThe Master Impressionist And Actor Jim MeskimenJIM MESKIMEN is an actor/impressionist.His first career was as a visual artist, doing illustrations and commercial art in New York City. There he designed cartoon characters for Rankin/Bass for their original hit series Thundercats, While working in animation, Jim realized that being a voice actor was his true calling, and he began to pursue work in radio and TV voiceoversHe soon was one of the most sought-after voice actors in New York, and did hundreds of radio and TV commercials, and became a regular on the animated series...2023-12-081h 02Night Dreams Talk Radio With Gary AndersonThe Master Impressionist And Actor Jim MeskimenJIM MESKIMEN is an actor/impressionist.His first career was as a visual artist, doing illustrations and commercial art in New York City. There he designed cartoon characters for Rankin/Bass for their original hit series Thundercats, While working in animation, Jim realized that being a voice actor was his true calling, and he began to pursue work in radio and TV voiceoversHe soon was one of the most sought-after voice actors in New York, and did hundreds of radio and TV commercials, and became a regular on the animated series...2023-12-081h 02
HaskinCast Podcast270 Jim Meskimen - Voice Artist, Impressionist, Actor, ComedianI had a wonderful time speaking with this amazingly talented man. Jim’s IMDB reads like a CVS receipt! We talk about his work as a voice actor, his online course and his current projects. The time moved all too quickly on this one! Links below.Check out today's bonus episode - my interview with the great Jim Meskimen. I had such a great time digging into the world of impressions and just getting to scrape the surface of the many amazing projects he's worked on. The time passed far too quickly! Check out his course, too. Link...2023-09-1231 min
Behind the Mic with AudioFile MagazineTHE LIBRARIANIST by Patrick deWitt, read by Jim MeskimenJim Meskimen presents Patrick deWitt’s tribute to reading, books, and librarians. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss this story of a lonely retired librarian, Bob, whose life is changed when he rescues a lost woman, returns her to her care home, and surprises himself by volunteering there. Meskimen’s unhurried pace is appropriate as Bob reveals his life story, from running away at age 11 to the recent past, when he was betrayed by his wife and best friend. Meskimen flawlessly portrays Bob with heartbreak and humor. A lovely listen with a fitting narration from a talent...2023-07-1207 min
United Public Radio's showNews On The Flipside Voice Artist Actor,Jim Meskimen The Fabulous Goodwin S Well Be Joining Us LaterNews On The Flipside voice artist actor,Jim Meskimen The Goodwin's well be Joining us later in the program JIM MESKIMEN Actor, Improviser & Voice Artist – Biography Jim Meskimen is an accomplished actor, improviser and voice artist whose work has been seen and heard on television, in movies and on stage for many years. He is a veteran of hundreds of TV and radio commercials, for AT&T, IBM, Subaru, Tic-Tacs, Quality Inns Hotels, and many others. From 1987 through 1992 he was the spokesman for Skaggs Alpha Beta grocery stores for which he improvised commercials that garnered a collection of prestigious advertising aw...2023-07-093h 11
The Quidditas FactorReal change, enduring change, happens one step at a time with Jim MeskimenJim Meskimen is an accomplished actor, improviser and voice artist whose work is well-known to TV and film audiences. He appeared on the British series Whose Line Is It Anyway? several times, and was a recurring character onThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for two seasons. He has worked with director Ron Howard on five of his films, including The Paper, Apollo 13, Edtv, How The Grinch Stole Christmas and Frost/Nixon. He has also worked in two films by director Paul Thomas Anderson. A professional artist, Jim exhibits and sells his realist oil paintings. As a designer/cartoonist, he created do...2023-06-2046 min
Jim Ross MeskimenAudio book sample: DEATH AND THE TAXMANA selection from a short story featured in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers & Illustrators of the Future. Death and the Taxman, written by David Hankins and narrated by Jim Meskimen.
Illustration by Sarah Morrison
©2023 by Galaxy Audio2023-05-1903 min
The 500 Section Lounge PodcastE169 Jim Meskimen Impresses the Lounge!The Lounge welcomes in a SWELL guest this week! Actor/Impressionist, Jim Meskimen, joins the guys!Jim is the son of Marian Ross, the actor who is most notably known for her role as Mrs. Cunningham on the TV show Happy Days!Jim talks about his life growing up with her as his mom. He also talks about how he got into acting and his dream when he was younger.Sam brings up his time on the TV show Parks and Recreation & Richey mentions Jim's time on Brooklyn 99!Jim shares all kinds of...2023-05-0955 min
Celebrity Interviews LIVE From The Grotto With Greg HannaJim MeskimenOn this episode, Jim Meskimen joins the show.
JIM MESKIMEN is an actor/impressionist.
His first career was as a visual artist, doing illustrations and commercial art in New York City. There he designed cartoon characters for Rankin/Bass for their original hit series Thundercats, While working in animation, Jim realized that being a voice actor was his true calling, and he began to pursue work in radio and TV voiceovers
He soon was one of the most sought-after voice actors in New York, and did hundreds of radio and TV...2023-04-0429 min
Your History Your StoryS7 Ep02 Jim Meskimen: A Man of Many VoicesJim Meskimen is a professional actor, comedian and impressionist and those are only a few of his talents! Jim is also the son of America’s favorite mom,
Marion Ross, who played Mrs. Cunningham or commonly called Mrs. C on the hit television show, Happy Days.
Jim’s acting credits include the movies, How The Grinch Stole Christmas and Apollo 13. He has also appeared on television shows such as, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Friends and Who’s Line Is It, Anyway?. Jim is also a gifted voice artist and his work includes the creation...2023-01-161h 07
The Bill Alexander ShowS2 E12 Guest: actor and impressionist Jim MeskimenOn this episode of The Bill Alexander Show, Bill talks with actor, improviser, and voice artist Jim Meskimen about his life and career.
Jim Meskimen is an accomplished actor, improviser, and voice artist whose work is well-known to TV and film audiences. He appeared on the British series Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988) several times, and was a recurring character on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) for two seasons. He has worked with director Ron Howard on five of his films, including The Paper (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Edtv (1999), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and Frost/Nixon (2008). He has also worked in two...2022-12-0700 min
The Bill Alexander ShowS2 E12 Guest: actor and impressionist Jim MeskimenOn this episode of The Bill Alexander Show, Bill talks with actor, improviser, and voice artist Jim Meskimen about his life and career.
Jim Meskimen is an accomplished actor, improviser, and voice artist whose work is well-known to TV and film audiences. He appeared on the British series Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988) several times, and was a recurring character on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) for two seasons. He has worked with director Ron Howard on five of his films, including The Paper (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Edtv (1999), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and Frost/Nixon (2008). He has also...2022-12-0732 min
The Bill Alexander ShowS2 E12 Guest: actor and impressionist Jim MeskimenOn this episode of The Bill Alexander Show, Bill talks with actor, improviser, and voice artist Jim Meskimen about his life and career.
Jim Meskimen is an accomplished actor, improviser, and voice artist whose work is well-known to TV and film audiences. He appeared on the British series Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988) several times, and was a recurring character on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) for two seasons. He has worked with director Ron Howard on five of his films, including The Paper (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Edtv (1999), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and Frost/Nixon (2008). He has also...2022-12-0732 minThe Bill Alexander ShowS2 E12 Guest: actor and impressionist Jim MeskimenOn this episode of The Bill Alexander Show, Bill talks with actor, improviser, and voice artist Jim Meskimen about his life and career.
Jim Meskimen is an accomplished actor, improviser, and voice artist whose work is well-known to TV and film audiences. He appeared on the British series Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988) several times, and was a recurring character on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) for two seasons. He has worked with director Ron Howard on five of his films, including The Paper (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Edtv (1999), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and Frost/Nixon (2008). He has also...2022-12-0732 min
The Bill Alexander ShowS2 E12 Guest: actor and impressionist Jim MeskimenOn this episode of The Bill Alexander Show, Bill talks with actor, improviser, and voice artist Jim Meskimen about his life and career.
Jim Meskimen is an accomplished actor, improviser, and voice artist whose work is well-known to TV and film audiences. He appeared on the British series Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988) several times, and was a recurring character on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) for two seasons. He has worked with director Ron Howard on five of his films, including The Paper (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Edtv (1999), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and Frost/Nixon (2008). He has also...2022-12-0732 min
The Travel WinsJim Meskimen jimpressions - Ep. 226"Diving into the Enchanting Odyssey of a Master Impressionist: Unveiling the Artistry of Jim Meskimen"Prepare to embark on a riveting journey into the captivating realm of entertainment as we unveil the extraordinary life and talents of Jim Meskimen. Beyond the curtain, beyond the silver screen, lies a world where voices transcend boundaries and characters come to life. Join us as we delve into the captivating chronicle of a man who has not only honed his craft over three decades but has also crisscrossed the globe, leaving an indelible mark on stages far and...2022-11-2846 minThe Travel WinsJim Meskimen jimpressions - Ep. 226"Diving into the Enchanting Odyssey of a Master Impressionist: Unveiling the Artistry of Jim Meskimen"Prepare to embark on a riveting journey into the captivating realm of entertainment as we unveil the extraordinary life and talents of Jim Meskimen. Beyond the curtain, beyond the silver screen, lies a world where voices transcend boundaries and characters come to life. Join us as we delve into the captivating chronicle of a man who has not only honed his craft over three decades but has also crisscrossed the globe, leaving an indelible mark on stages far and...2022-11-2846 min
The Occasional Film PodcastEpisode 108: Character and voice actor Jim Meskimen.This week on the blog, a podcast interview with character actor Jim Meskimen on building an acting career one step at a time.LINKSJim Meskimen website: https://jimmeskimen.com/Jim Meskimen acting reel: https://jimmeskimen.com/acting/The Acting Center: https://theactingcenterla.com/Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast (Episode 222): https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcastA Free Film Book for You: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cq23xyyt12Another Free Film Book: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/x3jn3emga6Fast, Cheap Film Webs...2022-11-2848 min
Behind the Page: The Eli Marks PodcastEpisode 222: Impressionist Jim Meskimen … and Chapters 23 and 24 of “The Bullet Catch”Jim Meskimen on the art and craft of being an impressionist … and then a reading of Chapters 23 and 24 of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapters 23 and 24 of “The Bullet Catch” start at 00:29:25 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDCheck out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcastJim Meskimen Deep Fake videos- A Deeper Lo...2022-11-2852 min
Too OpinionatedToo Opinionated Interview: Jim MeskimenToday on Too Opinionated we welcome actor/impressionist Jim Meskimen back to the show! JIM MESKIMEN: Son of American TV mom, Marion Ross (Happy Days/Gilmore Girls/Brooklyn Bridge), Jim Meskimen has become THE actor that Hollywood is turning, to appear as historic or recognizable characters, currently playing Senator Edward Gurney (opposite Julia Roberts and Sean Penn) in GASLIT and, just announced, portraying Phil Donahue in WELCOME TO CHIPPENDALES (starring Murray Barlett, Juliette Lewis and Dan Stevens), as well as Colonel Sanders in the popular KFC and George Washington (crossing the Delaware Turnpike) GEICO commercials. Jim is also currently...2022-11-2530 min
Clayton Howe’s EntertainmentxJim Meskimen Part 2 ”Improv, Apollo 13 & Painting”Jim Meskimen's (jimmeskimen.com)(IG:@jimpressions)(TikTok:@jimmeskimen) first career was as a visual artist, doing illustrations and commercial art in New York City. There he designed cartoon characters for Rankin/Bass for their original hit series Thundercats, While working in animation, Jim realized that being a voice actor was his true calling, and he began to pursue work in radio and TV voiceovers. He soon was one of the most sought-after voice actors in New York, and did hundreds of radio and TV commercials, and became a regular on the animated series The Comic Strip, from his old boss...2022-11-1015 min
Clayton Howe’s EntertainmentxJim Meskimen Part 1 ”Try Listening”Jim Meskimen's (jimmeskimen.com)(IG:@jimpressions)(TikTok:@jimmeskimen) first career was as a visual artist, doing illustrations and commercial art in New York City. There he designed cartoon characters for Rankin/Bass for their original hit series Thundercats, While working in animation, Jim realized that being a voice actor was his true calling, and he began to pursue work in radio and TV voiceovers. He soon was one of the most sought-after voice actors in New York, and did hundreds of radio and TV commercials, and became a regular on the animated series The Comic Strip, from his old boss...2022-11-0713 min
Talk LouisianaFriday, September 23rd: George Morris, Jim Meskimen, Jonathan ButlerThe Advocate Reporter George Morris talks the completion of his 40 years at The Advocate and also comments on WWII and LSU Sports. American actor, comedian, and impressionist Jim Meskimen talks his career over the years and some upcoming projects. South African singer-songwriter and guitarist Jonathan Butler speaks on the inspiration behind his music and also what is to come. Butler's upcoming performance presented by "Warring Women" is today at 6:30 p.m. at the Hemingbough Greek amphitheater in St. Francisville. For more information, visit eventbrite.com. 2022-09-2344 min
Harvey Brownstone Interviews...Harvey Brownstone Interviews Jim Meskimen, Actor, Comedian and ImpressionistHarvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Jim Meskimen, Actor, Comedian and Impressionist About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Jim Meskimen, is a popular, hardworking and muti-talented actor, comedian, impressionist, voice artist and educator who’s been entertaining us for four decades. You’ve seen him in many critically acclaimed movies, including “Apollo 13”, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, “Frost/Nixon”, “EdTV”, “Magnolia”, “There Will Be Blood” and many others. He’s appeared in dozens of TV shows including “Whose Line is it Anyway”, “Friends”, “Two and a Half Men”, “Criminal Minds”, “Hot in Cleveland”, “Parks and Recreation”, “The Big Bang Theory...2022-09-1738 min