Bill Burr Reviews Impressions of Himself | Vanity Fair

"That's a Bill Burr 2004 right there." Legendary comedian Bill Burr reviews some of the most popular impressions of himself and gives his opinion on each one. From Jay Pharoah and Marina Franklin to Andrew Santino and even Jon Lovitz, here are some of the best impressions of Bill Burr.
Check out Bill's film, Old Dads, on Netflix: www.netflix.com/title/81674327
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Director: Funmi Sunmonu
Director of Photography: Grant Bell
Editor: Richard Trammell
Talent: Bill Burr
Producer: Emebeit Beyene
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Stylist: Lauren Preston
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[@crd9191]

We all know Bill hated this

[@Jonathanjoestar613]

True Bill fan

[@menwithven8114]

Well he isn't being held against his will lol

[@MrDreFrazier]

​@@menwithven8114😂

[@jupitershanty]

" If I wanted to see myself, I'd look in a f@$%' mirror"

[@malusimhleni]

😂😂😂facts

[@EdginLegend]

The fact the second guy was able to do Burr's girl voice while doing a Bill Burr impression is just top tier

[@victore8342]

I was thinking the same. An impression within an impression, like a comedy inception 😂

[@YOSH931]

@@victore8342 bars

[@mayweatherrr]

AND wore a shirt just like him

[@kherise]

That’s the amazing Tyler Fischer for you. He’s incredibly funny and makes other great impressions too.

[@eaterofthings]

Burr's girl voice is one of my favorite things to imitate in everyday life! 😂 It's become my go-to for any time I'm saying something ironically

[@sgenetti77]

"I was still trying to attract people with my alabaster freckled chest" 🤣

[@ainurjangutinova8101]

That was just 😂😂😂😂

[@365_pyro]

Maybe I'm that guy, I like Corvettes 🤷

[@blizakebowman]

Yeah I laughed pretty loud on that one.

[@PrezzyGYB]

his wife laughing out loud in the background at that joke is the best part

[@yadsewnde8699]

The crew cracking was hilarious

[@BKABeloved]

Bill Burr On Stage: 🤬 Bill Burr Off Stage: 😇

[@theascendunt9960]

More like before kids and after kids

[@DutchVanDerLinde-lb8dx]

@@theascendunt9960 Before and after mushrooms according to Bill himself

[@davidstarreveld8598]

​@@DutchVanDerLinde-lb8dx Yesyes

[@kuratr]

Ol' Billy Rednuts rocking a SWEATAAAAH

[@chrisworden2232]

This guy is so spontaneously funny. It’s like watching an Eminem freestyle…in comedy.

[@Betty-Boop809]

I always love Santinos impressions of Burr , he nails it every time

[@justinb292011]

100

[@Romo69]

It’s the only thing Andrew does well

[@Betty-Boop809]

@@Romo69 hahaha, yeah that’s it 🤡

[@Odbarc]

"I'm Bobby-Mom."

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

Kindred hair spirits.

[@RunicMike]

Bald Bill Burr always reminds me how long ago Breaking Bad was

[@selcatron]

Maybe bc i have aphantasia but once someone is bald i struggle to remember what they were like with hair and starts to feel like theyve just been bald forever 😂

[@TheBlackMambaa248]

Bill's been bald for about 8-10 years now lol

[@gregsager2062]

@@selcatron Aphantasia? Is that an aversion to watching Disney cartoons that have dancing hippos and classical music?

[@AinunNazieb]

he’s in the Heisenberg era now

[@rogerc23]

Enough of the baldism. It really has to stop.

[@brycesstuff]

The way Bill Burr's face changed when John lovitz hit the screen was great

[@AnneHathawayRules]

I love how much they love messing with each other 😂

[@tombstonechess2231]

Bill Burr seems like the kind of guy who thinks he sucks, and wont realize until he's like 80 that he is more legendary than almost everyone he looks up to.

[@biegebythesea6775]

looks up to? no. he's a funny guy but no.

[@peterlucier1813]

What strikes me is how consciously and intentionally Bill gives his reviews. He makes sure to find a nice thing to say about each one, and be supportive. He knows some of the impressions are young people on the way up. He could choose to not let them use impressions of him to make their way - be super critical, or make fun of them. Instead he chooses generosity. He knows he's made it to a high level, but doesn't pull the ladder up behind him. He's similarly generous on podcasts as a guest to younger comics. It's nice to see a top guy who is also looking out for the whole profession.

[@MinuteManClips]

Dude you're overthinking it way too much lol

[@Prodigi50]

@@MinuteManClips There’s no overthinking here. Bill says he doesn’t want to be overly critical after the first clip. He is very much trying to be positive in his criticisms.

[@porakanasa2006]

I never thought I'd see Bill Burr reacting to impressions of himself. I watched this like a 10 times and I was busy, that's how much I liked it.

[@xczechr]

You spent an hour and twenty mnutes watching this video that came out three hours ago?

[@whiskbiscuit7199]

and she was busy! ​@@xczechr

[@yourmumsahoe1]

wow arnt you just so quirky

[@gsav1320]

Can’t be THAT busy then 😂😂😂

[@OGRE_HATES_NERDS]

i never thought id see you reacting to bill burr reacting to impressions of himself

[@UnapologeticRed]

"Manneurisms" is a Bill Burrism of aneurysm and mannerisms, incredible

[@MustBMusic]

(Robot voice) “ the illuminati likes you better when you had hair” 😂

[@smizzyful]

Came to the comments for this!

[@dannydropshot9588]

I think he was doing an Andrew Santino impression lol.

[@optimal8964]

Liked

[@mydraal56]

That was a great impression of Santino as a robot

[@SamanthaIreneYTube]

5:40 😂

[@TehSymbiote]

Alabaster freckled chest 😂

[@MrSpeedyAce]

That line had me in stitches hahahahaha

[@dankpelt]

Jay Pharaoh coming in with an uncharacteristically terrible impression.

[@mindhackz]

Was awful

[@emondm5]

And kept stepping on Santino’s impression

[@darrellwilliams1714]

Yeah that was pretty bad. Lol

[@messamurai2658]

THAT jay FOOL WAS GARBAGE.

[@yourmomlovespenis]

He made it even worse by doing it too long in an attempt to sell it.

[@Zaruf]

It's really interesting to see a "LAYYYYDEEEE!!!" do an impression of Bill

[@ChirpyMike]

It was terrible.

[@savage_skirt5386]

the guy doing the impression of him on stage was the best. also really like the kid walking outside

[@avogata_8710]

Tyler Fischer

[@brettbewley5798]

​@@avogata_8710out of all of them he seriously nailed the voice. The pitch and delivery. If it was audio only i would literally not be able to tell the difference.

[@ohthatkristina]

Always great to see ol’ Billy Freckle Face laugh

[@GenocidalSloth]

Billy B Cups

[@PalaceDude]

Billy Bubble Bum.

[@gordonlove5121]

Ol BIlly bald head

[@Guerrillablackdog]

Bill Burr Baggins

[@Crossovahh]

Ol billy blue baaaaalls

[@notoriouslybratty]

The podcast with Jon Lovitz is gold. He really nails his act in that one. I clicked on this video to see if that was the Jon Lovitz impression. This video didn’t do it justice though. They just really enjoyed ruthlessly roasted each other and it is magic.

[@stjames3852]

Aaaaand your turn

[@h4nd5ome62]

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to that kewky other side!

[@bckazee]

I wheezed with laughter the whole episode 😂😂😂. Couple of friggin idiots 😂😂😂

[@rodrigoherrera3431]

Best, simple, short and most funny impression 😂

[@rodrigoherrera3431]

Really?

[@ConradSpoke]

I have overheard conversations where I can hear a guy lapse into Bill Burr. Not even close enough to hear the words, it's the cadence and convulsions. Legend.

[@SvendleBerries]

Ive caught myself doing that lol And often Bill will narrate things in my head, then I start laughing in the middle of the store alone like a crazy person. Laughing like Bill Burr, of course lol

[@dark-boson3697]

@@SvendleBerries😂 dude me too

[@rickwilliams967]

Andrew Santino was perfect.

[@CCtheRapperman]

You guys are weird af if you're hearing voices other than your own in your head

[@SvendleBerries]

@@CCtheRapperman Oh my own voice is in there too, he just doesnt have much to say. He hates shopping so he usually takes a nap when I go out.

[@MrinmoyRoy1990]

Bill Burr seems like he doesn't think he deserve the love and respect that he gets. And its exactly why he deserves it.

[@eddiecardwell]

Tyler Fischer was the best one imo. Jason was great too.

[@wadeboggs5163]

Fischer is the most realistic, but bill 'purr' by junior stopka is goated in my book.

[@JohnnySplendid]

Figures the only way he can be funny is when impersonating a comedian

[@angryaugust36]

I was kind of surprised Bill Burr didn't seem to recognize that it was Tyler Fischer

[@avogata_8710]

@@JohnnySplendidbull. Tyler was doing his own jokes in Burrs voice.

[@493HZ]

I thought that too. His tone wasnt PERFECT, but everything else was spot on

[@sour_koyote7885]

How tf did nobody say "I'll put you through that f*cking wall!"

[@codyeble6764]

Guess they only watch his stand up and podcast's

[@radhiadeedou8286]

Cause that's Franck Murphy

[@bulletprooftiger1879]

That's his dad.

[@ramonbriones4487]

Is that an inside joke?

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

@@ramonbriones4487 Reference to "F is for Family", Bill's animated show.

[@TrueBlueAndrew]

I still think about Bill Burr’s performance in the Mandalorian season 2. Truly Incredible.

[@courtneywilliams6376]

Awesome episode

[@wyattd8423]

He was nervous

[@burtturdison4445]

Hat was a top 3 star wars moment

[@thomasarnoldcoe6527]

“He’s losing his mind …… and I’m reaping all the benefits.”

[@MrSpeedyAce]

😃

[@aiyaemotionaldamage5544]

I read that in burrs voice. It works

[@Hadouken9000]

Carrie Fisher script doctored that line into The Wedding Singer.

[@heavymetalweatherman7774]

I love how supportive of their peers comedians are. There’s a real “we’re all in this together attitude” in the alt scene that I’ve always loved.

[@SeraphsWitness]

It's more fear-based than anything. You don't want to step out of line because it will hurt your career. Hollywood is the same way. The game industry too.

[@tangerinesarebetterthanora7060]

​@@SeraphsWitnessactors are more superficially friendly to each other, congenial. Comedians bust each other's balls but generally look out for each other.

[@Noone-jn3jp]

Bill is a legend and will never admit it.

[@dammitjim9131]

4:48 "Is it glue? Is it, is it Gorilla Glue?" had me laughing out loud by myself. Sad ... 🤣

[@slouischarlesYT]

I've been listening to Bill when he was just Billy and he was just so much younger. He is so much more calm and people think he is angry. He has come such a long way, stable mind, and has supported comedians. Great guy.

[@miatika]

One of the rare times jay pharoah failed an impression

[@johnnyoh6105]

Seriously. I've never seen him miss until now.

[@WatAHardScope]

He failed goku

[@michaelkeller5927]

His impressions are usually spot on, but are rarely funny. He's just not a funny guy

[@Patrick-uh8xj]

🎯 ​@@michaelkeller5927

[@Gretchaninov]

He's so humble and honest. He's just a funny, smart guy who has no ego and is willing to completely speak his mind. In this age, that makes him pretty unique.

[@omarselim6281]

You can see the genuine love in his eyes when he's watching Jon Lovitz it's actually pretty cool 😊

[@reprovoa2408]

Santino is the most underrated Impressionist.

[@seanno9744]

Ol Billy Vanity FAYUH!!

[@dark-boson3697]

😂😂

[@thetvbaby83]

Hiyah 😂

[@mahmoudalawneh8808]

I like that he's actually reviewing them

[@bizquikboy]

This guy and Chappelle. For so many different reasons. Love them.

[@Seanmmvi]

2:23 For those that don't know, the whole quote is," 'Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness". I really feel like that last part is glossed over, but it's more important than the first touchy feely part.

[@George-je5ez]

Ol Billy red brows is a hoot

[@abcdefghijkl5408]

Bill Burr: i'm not depicted as particularly intelligent by these Also Bill Burr: says "mannyeurisms"

[@Tom_Sawyer_]

Bill Burr’s Monday Morning Podcast is a blast every week. Keep it up Billy Boy!

[@obancameron]

One of the best days of last Summer was getting to see Bill Burr live in Halifax Nova Scotia. He's the real deal, Bill you're a living legend

[@johnralph3704]

Love Bill Burr. He doesn’t need a mic. He can project to the back of the theater.

[@thatgirlwithbangs]

I respect Bill so much, I’m always happy to see him doing something like this.

[@tombystander]

Bill looking like a private school librariam

[@braluk]

Bill grinning ear to ear with Tylers bit 😂😂

[@MiNuSThisDay]

I wish you were on more episodes of the mandalorian

[@MindTheDrift]

I just heard bill reply to this in my head with “Okay?” sounding irritated but I don’t think he’s really irritated and actually humbled by the compliment.

[@bendershome4discountorphan859]

Burr doing santino was a glimpse of greatness

[@ZacktheImpaler]

Seeing him smile and get to the edge of the seat for Jon was endearing

[@kman8749]

Bill makes me so happy. Impressions make it even better.

[@jesschmess0hmy698]

the way he lights up about Jon Lovitz is so adorable

[@SeloCGN]

This is such a great format please do this more often

[@chegu071]

The Jon Lovitz podcast was gold, can't stop rewatching it/searching clips

[@mrj1444]

This is a fantastic idea for a video! I could watch this all day

[@chilliwraslin2510]

As humble as always when recieving praise, gotta love Billy Burr.

[@TheJereld]

This made me love Bill even more.

[@flightplanstan144]

The F-bomb catch at 4:05 got me 😂😂

[@DaveTheTurd]

This video was so friggin enjoyable, what a surprise. Thank you to whoever thought this up. Bill is a legend.

[@MikhailKalashnikovMiG]

5:40 Bill casually pulling out that solid Santino impression 😂

[@Emma.42]

“AL”…….”Bert!” That part had me dying in the podcast 😂

[@thomasarnoldcoe6527]

Fair play to Bill for doing this

[@samanthahardymckeag8219]

I love Bill Burr. I like watching peoples mannerisms and his smile when he's watching the guy in the black shirt do him is so sweet. It's gives so much away about who he is on the inside. Love it!

[@Greezy_DZ]

Bill Burr's humility has him pretending he doesn't know he's a legend

[@christopherhuff3123]

That was actually kind of deep. I liked Bill's honesty about himself.

[@tb3272]

This is so great! I've always wanted to "job shadow" a comedian. This is very insightful! Thank you Mr. Burr!💖

[@jmb9701]

Really enjoyable to see Bill light up when people do well with it. Guys real humble

[@tgbeam]

Adam Ray as Dr. Phil mocking Burr to his face during a live show is probably the best I've heard 😅😂

[@chrisp1355]

It is wonderful to see someone who entertains us being entertained.

[@trinex3332]

The smile on his face when he heard Jon hahahaha. You can tell he loves Jon🎉😂😂😂🎉

[@felaciosuxonadik8517]

We all love you and love crapping on you and doing imitations of you, Billy Boy!!!

[@viralityfactor987]

Listened to enough podcasts that i could immediately recognise Nia.

[@zinhlelo5042]

Thought it was her too, but it seems its not but rather a producer.

[@21Liberdade]

Nah, it's Nia when you hear "imitation is a form of flattery, no?"

[@jacobfuller9532]

I searched a few months back “Bill Burr reacting to impressions”. I was so sad to see nothing come up. Until today. Thank you Vanity Fair.

[@zubrismusic]

Every new video I see with Bill Burr locks in my opinion that he is an absolute quick witted genius.

[@Tripsody]

Love how Bill imitated Santino hahaha that’s great

[@jfeezee]

Bill Burr... You are a legend

[@kdeeler1]

“I’m going to leave my doors unlocked tonight” 😂😂

[@thetinkerist]

Sir Burr, and you still did this!? ❤ for that, love what you do, cheers.

[@curtbro100]

I love his laugh, so hearty

[@Bjorn_R]

Tylers impression is just wild. He has done some stuff where people thought it was bill because there was no video to the sound recording.

[@thomastang798]

Jay pharaoh was like dee trying impersonate rosie Perez in its always sunny

[@luisa.breuer7287]

Lmfaoo, I did see what he was going for but the mannerisms and smile also I didn't get

[@DJnicholscomedy]

*That was awesome to watch, for sure!!*

[@limogesalexandre]

I just love Bill Burr even more

[@ginogarcia8730]

I see Santino and Burr - I CLICK!!!

[@CptRonSolo]

As a midwesterner it makes me laugh that these new englanders are like i dont sound like that, bill says, if i lived in new york or something and then says something in the accent and im like dude i cant tell the difference 😂😂😂

[@nataliaalfonso2662]

One is like OOH! And the other is like AAH

[@nataliaalfonso2662]

One is like OOH! And the other is like AAH.

[@dylanwesley3964]

Bostonians have more an Irish inflection with their accent.

[@zethhudson]

Saw Bill last month in Stl, best stand up show of my life.

[@frogblues]

I like that Bill is not self conscious while wearing his mother's sweater and jeans.

[@odorousobject8165]

2:23 I SEE YOU NIA

[@b-bod.oddity7932]

The grin on his face during the second impression was pure gold 😭 he really loved that 😂

[@factcheck5017]

Thank you for this

[@SomeoneSomewhere1984]

Tyler Fischer is going to be so happy to see this. 😂

[@avogata_8710]

Yessss

[@infiniteaculture26]

One of the top working comics today. Burr = Massachusetts suburbia angst! 😂

[@pirateradioFPV]

Nice to see Bill so much more in tune with himself 😊

[@Sunlit_Reading]

I love his outfit. It's perfect for his coloring and that sweater is gorg.

[@ChintzMusic]

Beautiful eyes, beautiful smile, beautiful Billy boy

[@fridahkijogi3103]

Bill Burr is a vibe!!!!

[@baconx6476]

The love and respect he have for Jon Lovitz is so wholesome.

[@proxivel]

Amazing piece of content. Seems like a weird dream coming true 😂

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

That's a really neat sweater Bill

[@dbblues.9168]

Ty Fisch nailed it.

[@mickmoore9266]

Bill, you are a legend! Hope you're doing well :) Also, so many spot-on impressions!

[@zj3211]

Just say.....OOOHHHH ITS BRUTAL! 😂😂😂 love burr fr

[@amodelmannequin]

The glue bit lmfao