Steve Bridges
Renowned Comedian & World-Famous Impressionist of U.S. Presidents
Every American boy is told they might grow up to be President of the United States. Steve Bridges never doubted his father's words, but immediately started to mimic them. From a very early age, Bridges entertained his family and friends with uncanny, hilarious impressions of anyone within earshot.
When Bridges' family eventually settled in California, he set to work honing his performance skills. As a young man, he obtained extensive acting and voice-over coaching in Los Angeles, even spending time with the notorious Groundlings improvisation troupe.
Bridges developed a repertoire of over 200 impressions, including TV characters Barney Fife and Homer Simpson, broadcasters Tom Brokaw, Paul Harvey and Rush Limbaugh; but it was his chilling embodiment of political leaders Bill Clinton and Al Gore that rapidly established him as a premiere vocal impressionist.
Known for his hilarious, clean routines, Bridges has appeared on many prime time shows including ER (NBC), The District (CBS) and JAG (CBS). His radio credits include guest appearances on KABC and K EARTH 101 (Los Angeles), NBC Mutual Radio (Nationwide) and even the venerable BBC.
Applying "executive" skills and vision, Bridges gathered a "creative cabinet" in 2002 that has changed the world of comedy. He engaged the Academy Award-winning prosthetic make-up artist, Kevin Haney and Evan Davis' Headwriters comedy staff, creating a formula for the perfect President George W. Bush.
The Bridges team has also perfected the makeup for Steve as President Barack Obama, featuring the amazing talent of prosthetic makeup artist, Kazu Tsuji. Late-night comedians might struggle to find humor about this president, but Steve easily mines brilliant, topical humor as he has over the last eight years.
The Bridges team is also proud to announce a new show - "The Global Economic Smackdown", featuring Steve without make-up performing over forty vocal impressions of world leaders and show business personalities in an hilarious international town hall.
Whether he's in state-of-the-art prosthetic make-up or just performing sparkling, rapid-fire impressions, Steve Bridges evokes bipartisan laughs that entertain any crowd. Staying above the political fray, Bridges elicits raves from both sides of the aisle. Bridges' material is always refreshing, topical, and funny to both right and left.
Steve humbly admits that he could never be the real commander-in-chief, but when it comes to American political impressionists, Washington insiders and comedy pollsters have voted Steve Bridges to be undisputed "leader of the free world".
Steve was also seen by thousands when he accompanied Barbra Streisand on her Fall-2006 tour performing a "Bush" parody vignette within her show.
Comedy-Impressionist
Thank you for being a 'surprise' guest speaker during the Saturday luncheon session at AMGA's Annual Conference last week. You delighted AMGA's attendees with your political pundits and commentary. Many of our attendees were absolutely convinced that you were George W. Bush!
–American Medical Group Association
Thank you for being a 'surprise' guest speaker during the Saturday luncheon session at AMGA's Annual Conference last week. You delighted AMGA's attendees with your political pundits and commentary. Many of our attendees were absolutely convinced that you were George W. Bush!
–American Medical Group Association
You were the perfect choice for luncheon entertainment. I laughed until I cried. Thank you for being with us.
–Utility Purchasing Management Group
Many thanks for all your assistance with our meeting. He (Steve) was wonderful in both looks and performance. He truly entertained our top leaders.
–Constellation Energy
The evening was a great success and, in addition, to keeping them laughing Steve was very gracious with this time both meeting us in advance of the event and spending time for pictures after his 'speech'. I've had so many people asking how soon they'll get their picture with Mr. President!
–GMAC Commercial Holding Corp.
Steve gave a great performance, engaging everyone and working hard at every angle. The comedy was topical and very funny and his wit was sophisticated and subtle. Steve's pauses to allow his wry points to take hold were as funny as his straight up gags; everyone commented about how, "he waited and gave that look ... "
–John Deere Landscapes
Steve Bridges' impersonation of President Bush is remarkable. His mannerisms and voice are so true to life that it is uncanny. I would recommend him for any event, as he will delight and amuse any audience.
–Vail Resorts
Thanks to you and Steve Bridges for making our 15th annual Fall Campaign Sales Kickoff the best ever! The enthusiasm the “President” generated was exceptional. Steve brought humor and poignant commentary without desecrating the Office of the Presidency. I also appreciate the way Steve was able to incorporate our theme into his performance.
–Administaff
I can't begin to tell you how much we enjoyed our "Mr. President" performance by Steve Bridges ... though it's stating the obvious, the ability to have Steve look and sound so much like President Bush, therefore fooling all the audience, is incredible fun. After 45 years of doing these kinds of presentations, this clearly is the very best we've ever done.
–The Hunt Corporation
Steve Bridges was the first performer in our 64-year history to be brought back to our platform in less than two months time! Unbelievably, he worked his magic on the audience all over again, thanks to his incredible versatility and creativity as a performer. Steve is a quintessential Bush impersonator and performer extraordinaire. Your clients should seize the opportunity to work with him, before he acquires the fame he deserves and sky rockets out of their reach.
–International Radio & Television Society Foundation, Inc.
Steve Bridges is incredible as Mr. President. Steve uses humor in a way that lightens the typical convention atmosphere. It sets the tone for a very successful convention.
–International Association of Speakers Bureaus
