"The Night Before Christmas” Read In 27 Celebrity Impressions | Vanity Fair

Master impressionist Jim Meskimen reads "The Night Before Christmas" as 27 different celebrities, including Robert De Niro, Anthony Hopkins, and Robin Williams.
Full list of impressions:
John Malkovich
Robert De Niro
Mick Jagger
Dame Maggie Smith
Tom Waits
Droopy Dog
Peter Falk
Ron Howard
Sir Ian McKellan
Joe Pesci
Dr. Phil
Sir Anthony Hopkins
Bill Clinton
Christoper Walken
Paul Giamatti
Tim Gunn
Billy Bob Thornton
David Letterman
Jay Leno
Colin Firth
Barack Obama
George W. Bush
Jack Nicholson
Harvey Keitel
Casey Kasem
Morgan Freeman
Robin Williams
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[@helsinki]

Ending with Robin Williams saying good night to us. Perfect.

[@jimmeskimen]

Thanks for watching!

[@youngsanders6995]

helsinki I cried a little man dame I wish he was here

[@dankazda6130]

I can't be the only one that got teary-eyed when he did the Robin Williams.

[@extrasmalldoll654]

George W Bush was pretty good

[@zenagitana]

Dan Kazda you weren't. Darn ninjas cutting onions! 😢

[@ChristianvonSchack]

I lost it when Pesci recited the names of the reindeer.

[@robertdickerson16]

Dude i died too with PESCI,lol

[@conneroneill8506]

How he mispronounced Cupid as COOPID...

[@meghanmonroe]

COOPID 🤣🤣🤣

[@onelittleninja8584]

I’ve never heard a Letterman impression, and that one was spot on. The “I think you’d agree” was a brilliant touch

[@kalstonii]

OneLittleNinja “paul, i think youd agree” 😂

[@LittleB2007]

I nearly died laughing when Sir Ian suddenly changed to Joe Pesci

[@desliedianne]

The robin williams one was on point

[@maths.solved6215]

the smile, the face expression, the voice, the tone, everything. the only one worthy of watching imo

[@gadabout7000]

I got low key emotional

[@NinjaApe]

Your Robin Williams was so convincing, it almost felt like he was still with us for but a moment.... Also enjoyed the others, but that one just stuck out to me...

[@aimeelee76]

I miss him too.

[@natisr94]

Omg that Robin Williams impression gave me chills, it was perfect... just like getting this briefe little moment with him

[@epicsputnik]

Woah, his whole face / look in the eyes chanced into the characters, especially Robert De Nero and Robin Williams :D

[@The3rdGunman]

That Colin Firth DAMN

[@olirayner5129]

3rd Gunman brilliant wasnt it

[@ridwan8648]

it was pretty good innit

[@batshebaeverdene1158]

And Anthony Hopkins

[@4231jerome]

Yeah it’s kind of rare to see American performers nail different British accents so well . . His Ian mcKellen was amazing too

[@jimmeskimen]

Thanks for watching! Merry Christmas!

[@GKontokotsios]

Hey Jim, I am really glad I saw your video. You made my day! Merry Christmas.

[@Renzsu]

Great job again, loved these! Happy Holidays :)

[@jimmeskimen]

Thanks!

[@nullstyle]

Hi Jim, You, your mother, me, and a buddy shared a table at dinner in San Miguel, CA a couple of years ago. We were on a motorcycle trip and you were heading back to SoCal from a speaking engagement. You might rememeber, you gave us gamers a taste of some of your work on the batman Arkham games. Anyways, thanks for making this, and thanks for ending your performance with Robin Williams... that was perfect. You still feature in our story's about that road trip :) Cheers!

[@jimmeskimen]

I remember that trip, that restaurant, and you guys! Thanks for reaching out. I hope you visit my own channel and check out more videos and impressions! All the best!

[@HarduntheRanger]

Is this guy actually sir patrick stewart in a wig?

[@jayhinds7547]

Sir Ian McKellen was spot on! 😂😂

[@timmspencer8955]

Wow that letterman impression hahaha so good “Paul I think you’d agree”

[@versatilethearcane]

The way he says "hurricane" as Anthony Hopkins is just 👌🏾

[@2degucitas]

Why have I never heard of you before? I love impressionists!

[@2degucitas]

Subbed!

[@Shornetastic]

He and another impressionist even had their own show. You can watch in on YT!

[@lilygallihue]

The subtleties are so excellent too. Like the slight way he changes pitch when he lists things as Dr. Phil- spot on

[@MohMah]

this man is a genius

[@jimmeskimen]

You're very kind to say it. Thanks and Merry Christmas!

[@LautaroQ2812]

Robin Williams to end... that kinda caught me off guard. Thanks Jim and VF. Happy holidays to you too.

[@Renzsu]

I kind of had a feeling he'd be the last one actually. His impression of him in the nano video is just spot on, including all the little facial moves. Made me choke up a little if I'm being honest.

[@Jakeshapedworld]

0:42 this is actually a perfect impression of John Cleese’s female voice

[@Phytobiogenes]

That pan in was so smooth and gradual that I almost didn’t notice it at all

[@MulkRaj101]

I didn't realise how much I missed Robin Williams until that impression.

[@SEH221]

all of these are spot on, but I must say I freaked out about Tim Gunn. bless it.

[@TheHorsebox2]

Just brilliant. And the facial expressions too. Not every impressionist can do both.

[@TonyTylerDraws]

1:06 Peter Falk? Wandering eye? Brilliant

[@oba_1062]

You have to do a video only for impersonating Robin Williams and his manners. That is so perfect impression

[@rimstrae]

That Robin Williams goodnight brought tears to my eyes

[@lravenl]

It's so amazing that his voice completely changed between each impression! And to do it so fluidly!

[@olliehilton9020]

The john malkovich was scarily perfect.

[@blackgirlparis]

These impressions are lit.

[@DiNinaSound]

That Mick Jagger voice, Beautiful performance. So many Characters, I'm amazed ✨🌹

[@deneilbaker]

Oh my God who is this national treasure

[@JPJones03223]

Holy Cow! That Casey Kasem was REALLY GOOD!

[@ElegantMusicLACA]

Merry Christmas Jim, Harvey, Christopher, Robin and all the rest!

[@BenRollman]

Can I subscribe to just your impression videos?

[@JimBales]

A classic of a classic. Thanks Jim

[@chadjohnson-authormusician8072]

Super impressive. Loved it. The only one that really missed, IMHO, was Morgan Freeman. But man ... so many amazing ones.

[@thereallolololo9158]

this channel is so great

[@olirayner5129]

That Colin Firth is so on point

[@danieljohn4868]

Spot on as always Mr Meskimen!!

[@PetersPianoShoppe]

Marquand's John Malkovich just can't be beat, but Jim has De Niro and Robin Williams so uncannily down, it's astounding.

[@jtalistair6725]

And Tommy Lee Jones

[@tiff8683]

All of these are amazing but WOW to that Robin Williams impression, it’s spot on!

[@Armentitron]

Not often you see such subtle and nuanced impressions for a Change

[@FartNSniff]

Yay awesome Christmas surprise! Amazing impressions as usual Jim! Merry Christmas everyone!

[@kitchenmaiden81]

I honestly could listen to George W. Bush read Christmas stories every year. Were Robin Williams still alive, he would make a great Christmas story tell as well.

[@chalkvox]

"Wandering eye..." LOL

[@nope_no_nunya.]

I don't know why his Hopkins gave me chills... "wildhurricane"

[@charlesdavis4647]

DAVID LETTERMAN WAS SPOT ON

[@anzarne]

I lost it at Maggie Smith !! Spot on, you should be super famous.

[@ChrisMarrin]

WHAT a hero. Thats talent.

[@videonut11]

Jim Meski-many! Voices, that is!

[@trevoraven3293]

Holy crap that Casey Kasem is so on point.

[@stevenmcflyjr1713]

Great Robin Williams but FANTASTIC Kasem

[@noeliacomesana3204]

Brilliant!

[@HeyTash]

My word 😳 this was good. Robin Williams made me cry 😭

[@shootinglight]

Thanks so much for this Jim. Bang on. Every one! Happy Christmas to you and yours.

[@Pinkieweasel]

Another good one Jim. I enjoyed it. Thanks !

[@ryanleonardpaul]

THE BEST Morgan Freeman impression EVER! This guy does Morgan Freeman better than Morgan Freeman!

[@allieleah1566]

this is really cool

[@gretastepanovaa]

2:53 dead 🤣🤣🤣

[@meghanmonroe]

Why am I crying at a Robin Williams impression? 😭

[@dreamsinthree]

Spot-on GWB

[@BratcherLev]

That Ron Howard could easily be an Owen Wilson with a bit of minor tweaking.

[@jimmeskimen]

True!

[@chloenavarro]

colin firth 💕

[@CoreyReviews]

The Mick Jagger impression had me dead.

[@danlevay5657]

Ron Howard. Don’t hear that very often. A lot excellent impressions. I had a little trouble with appreciating/hearing the Tom waits and Harvey keitel.jack Nicholson was terrific.

[@Jakeu1701]

Thanks for having the names in the corner because I would never have guessed 95% of them.

[@alexare7948]

Anthony Hopkins sounds like Stewie.

[@WacKaWacKaEheh23]

WHAT THE HECK THIS IS SO GOOD IM SHOOKETH

[@hamsternuggetz]

the first ones were brilliant!

[@KiddsockTV]

"Wandering" Eye. Great one Jim!!

[@ericrdutton]

I think those are the best impressions I've ever heard

[@mattym8038]

So envious of that talent. 👏👏

[@mdismyname]

Best impersonations ever

[@yourfaceistube]

Awesome job Jim!!

[@waltercox77]

Merry Christmas Jim!!!

[@peternilsson6310]

Ian "McKellan"

[@Grayham4]

"he wuz chubby an' plump... hhehehe" I DIED

[@turkeybuttsammich]

That was IMMACULATE!!!!

[@rambledogs2012]

I thought John Malkovich sounded more like Christopher Walken, Robert De Niro had a hint of Robin Williams

[@jonathananderson371]

Some are better than others. De Niro, Falk, Clinton, Gunn, Leno, Bush and Williams were all great but I think the best was Meskimen.

[@kezadrone]

Just outstanding Jim, And your English accent is totally spot on, well thanks for the well wishes, I reciprocate those sir. ;)

[@ohhFox]

His normal talking voice sounds like Henry Rollins.

[@TheRomanBond007]

That Bush one got me good.

[@Jorisvandijk]

Tom Waits impression could really use a bit more bark and a bit more rasp imo

[@jimmeskimen]

I'm doing TW from 1994. 680,000 cigarettes ago.

[@Jorisvandijk]

Jim Meskimen Haha, that makes sense. I guess it was also my mistake for thinking more of Waits' singing voice.

[@jessegro4]

Jim Meskimen Listened to all of Waits' Letterman performances tonight and then I see this video in my recommendations. Wasn't expecting a Tom Waits impression. Your impression of him made me smile. What a great way to end the night. Thank you

[@RozaMagnum537]

Only 680,000?

[@MsKOmedian]

on point!

[@paulaellenburg8645]

Amazing!!!! The Master of Impressions!

[@mcleodsgirls8903]

This was great!

[@justinezey]

joe pesci was on point

[@mgg5418]

Colin Firth 😮😮😮 well all of it is amazing but wow the Colin Firth is DEAD on.

[@secretpoop9343]

ikr

[@daniel728ful]

Thanks for your great impressions. They were enjoyable. Happy Holidays. Clare Anahu/FSM

[@YesNess__]

Incredible!

[@robertdickerson16]

He killed it with "PESCI"

[@skatenationvlogs7702]

That was f'ing GREAT!!!!

[@THEBIGZED]

What we learned is that Mick Jagger = Tommy Wiseau

[@EverGassinGobstopper]

Am I the only one that teared up a lil bit when he did the Robin Williams one at the end?

[@poja82]

I dont know if i love or i hate you for bringing williams back, but it was certainly geniously done

[@2011dtish21]

The Robin Williams spooked me

[@journeyfortwo5211]

Dr. Phil: Dash away, y'all

[@emilyhancock3456]

this is fantastic!!

[@jezebel324]

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