David Paterson
David Paterson Armisen stepped up to impersonate the 55th governor of New York—earning a visit from the real Paterson in 2010.
Barack Obama
Barack Obama For most of the president's first term, Armisen was funnyman-in-chief, before ceding power to Jay Pharoah in September.
Steve Jobs
He introduced the latest—and instantly obsolete—gadgets with his pitch-perfect appearances as the turtlenecked Apple guru.
Prince
That crooning was real. An accomplished musician and punk-rock drummer, Armisen once played in a band called Trenchmouth.
The Californians
As Stuart, the bleach-blond expert of Los Angeles freeways, he steals the skit, derived from conversations with fellow SNL stars.
Uncommon Knowledge
Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground.
Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground.
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