Anthony Atamanuik


Anthony Atamanuik is an American writer, actor, and comedian. He is known primarily for his impersonation of U.S. President Donald Trump, during the campaign and his presidency, first on the Trump vs. Bernie debate tour and then on The President Show.

Early life

Atamanuik was born to Marlena J. Yannetti, an actress, choreographer and dancer of Italian and Ashkenazi ancestry, with credits including How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Lawrence Peter Atamanuik, a drummer of Ukrainian ancestry, with credits including Canadian legends Crowbar, Seatrain and Alison Krauss.

Career

In 1997, Atamanuik graduated with a bachelor of science in film theory from Emerson College. He moved to Los Angeles and worked for Jim Henson Interactive, Mr. Show, and Suzanne Somers. He moved to New York in 2000. In 2002 he began training and performing at the Upright Citizens Brigade. Atamanuik appeared in the shorts My Wife, The Ghost, and The Incredible Drunk. He is a member of the improv team Death by Roo Roo and as a co-host on ASSSSCAT3000 and The Tony Show With Anthony Atamanuik and wrote for Time Traveling Bong.
On television, he appeared in Brett Gelman's Dinner in America, 30 Rock, Broad City, Hulu's Difficult People, MTV's Teachers' Lounge, and, as himself, bartending on Watch What Happens Live.
Atamanuik created and starred in The President Show, which ran for one season on Comedy Central, with 20 episodes, from April to November 2017. On the show, he impersonated Donald Trump in both sketches and interviews with real guests. Atamunuik also parodied Trump on Tracey Ullman's Show and Tracey Breaks the News.

Trump impersonations outside of ''The President Show''