Celebrities who are easy to impersonate: Popular impressions that are often mimicked and get the crowd going
Impersonating celebrities is a classic way to get the crowd going at company parties and mixers.
It’s also popular as entertainment or even for self-introductions, and plenty of people probably want to give it a try themselves.
That said, it can be hard to decide which celebrity to impersonate, and ideally you’d want to know some impressions that are easy to learn!
So in this article, we’ll introduce lots of simple, approachable celebrity impressions that are sure to liven up any event.
We’ve picked well-known celebrities regardless of gender, so choose the impression that suits you best and take your time practicing.
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Celebrities who are easy to impersonate: Popular and crowd-pleasing impressions (61–70)
Hiroshi Itsuki
This is an impression that Akira Shimizu, the impersonation entertainer, is especially good at.
Hiroshi Itsuki is known for his narrow eyes, so the first step is to narrow your eyes.
Using the “tape trick” to stick eye-narrowing tape on your face is also good—you’ll definitely get laughs.
Also check out the classic gesture: with the hand not holding the mic, make a fist and slowly lower it diagonally.
If you’re aiming for laughs, go with “Yokohama Tasogare”; if you want to sing it properly, “Chigiri” is recommended.
And if you’re the type who’s fine with lots of practice, you might try Korokke’s “Robot Hiroshi Itsuki” impression!
Hitoshi Matsumoto
There are many impressionists who imitate Hitoshi Matsumoto from Downtown, but the leading ones are JP and Kazuto Matsumoto.
If you’re copying his appearance, short bleached hair, a muscular build, and a tight white T-shirt are essential.
For voice and mannerisms, JP is a great model.
When you chuckle, turn your back and laugh in small bursts; sprinkle in his catchphrase-like lines such as “It’s all about tension and release,” and throw in a big, surprised “Ehhhhhh” to give it that Matsumoto feel.
Above all, I recommend it to those who can speak natural Osaka dialect!
Naotaro Moriyama
Singer Naotaro Moriyama is quite a character too, isn’t he? When it comes to impersonations, delivering the spoken lines can be pretty tough, and that might be where the bar feels high.
But if singing is your strong suit, he’s perfect.
His distinctive way of sustaining notes and his gestures while singing are very easy to imitate, and I think you could put on a show that’s fun to watch and listen to.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced lots of celebrity impressions that are sure to liven up any party! Since we covered impressions of many different people, you probably found a few you’d like to try.
Use this article as a guide and build a repertoire of several routines so you can show them off in all kinds of situations.
Take your time and practice thoroughly!