Celebrity Comedians
Jay Pharoah

Current Saturday Night Live cast member Jay Pharoah is best known for his wide array of uncanny celebrity impressions - including President Barack Obama, Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Stephen A. Smith, Kanye West and Chris Tucker, as well as for his recurring character of school principal Daniel Frye. Pharoah developed his comedy skills at a young age, training in local comedy clubs. He went on to tour in the U.K., U.S. and Montreal. Pharoah released a series of music videos through Above Average including, "Bad Kisser," a parody on Usher's "Good Kisser" and "Problems." Pharoah's previous Kanye West parody, "I Am a Dog," became an instant viral sensation. His feature film credits include "Ride Along" with Kevin Hart and Ice Cube, "Get a Job" with Bryan Cranston and Anna Kendrick, "Finally Famous," "Intramural" and Chris Rock's "Top Five." Jay Pharoah is the man, truly an awesome show.