Impressionist (entertainment) Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
An impressionist, in Britain, is a performer whose act consists of giving the impression of being someone else. Possibly referred to as an impersonator in the US.Usually, the most impressive aspect of the performance is the vocal fidelity to the target - usually a politician or famous entertainer.
Props may also be employed, such as glasses or hats, but these are now considered somewhat old fashioned and cumbersome: the voice is expected to carry the act.
During the 1970s British television was awash with impressions of Frank Spencer, a character from a hugely popular British sitcom called Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. This may have been because Frank had such distinctive mannerisms and dress sense which gave performers a number of visual shortcuts to cover for failings in their abilities. At any rate it seemed that, for about a decade, no British impressionist's act was complete without a dose of Frank.
Impressionists were very popular on the televised talent shows of the 1970s; Lenny Henry is a notable example of an act that developed from these roots.
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