Standing arm in arm with his “First Lady” at the 2005 Presidential Inaugural Ball, waving as a euphoric crowd of tuxedo-clad guests pressed in for presidential photos, he wondered, how did I get here?
But the man smiling for the cameras was not the President. He was John Morgan, a comedian and impressionist whose phenomenal resemblance to George W. Bush, combined with his hilarious presidential comedy and inspiring story, have had audiences on the edge of their seats all over America.
John Morgan travels as “the face” of the President of the United States, entertaining thousands of astonished people who might otherwise never have an audience with America’s chief executive. Crowds literally gasp as Morgan makes his entrance to the symphonic strains of “Hail to the Chief” and takes his place at the speaker’s rostrum adorned with the Presidential Seal.
With a small cadre of “Secret Service” agents stationed around him, John nods his head and greets the crowd with the President’s trademark Texas drawl. John’s show combines his hilarious but respectful impression of President Bush with a few famous George W. faux pas, blended with a mix of parody songs and finishes up with an inspiring message about hope and determination. He elicits heartfelt laughter from both sides of the political aisle.
Morgan, a Florida resident, was “discovered” at a Bush Presidential campaign rally in Orlando. This providential encounter led to an invitation for John to perform in conjunction with the Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC.. John’s wife, Kathy, joined him with an impressive “Laura Bush” act of her own.
Since then, Morgan has landed appearances on many television programs including ABC’s “The View” and Fox News, as well as corporate gigs for such international powerhouses as BellSouth, IBM, and Unitrin Business Insurance. John also has an ongoing role as a trade show personality for Zap Cars, the world’s leader in “smart,” hybrid, and 100% electric vehicles.
Morgan has shared the stage with such political pundits as Sean Hannity, Neal Boortz, and James Carville. His vocation as “Dubya’s Double” has even placed him face to face with president George W. Bush, former attorney general John Ashcroft, and vice-president Dick Cheney, who stared long and hard at John and said with a smile, “You’re a dead ringer!”
Recently, Governor Jeb Bush spied John Morgan on the street and called out, “Is that you, brother?” He was laughing. You will be, too.