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Jim Meskimen, born on September 10, 1959 in Santa Monica, California, United States, is a stand-up comedian, film director and film producer. That puts Jim Meskimen at 67 years old in 2026. Credited works include Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas and America's Got Talent.
My Take
Jim Meskimen is one of those rare comic talents I genuinely marvel at. His impressions, showcased on America's Got Talent and films like the Grinch, demand razor-sharp observation and astonishing vocal control. A Santa Monica native who trained in animation at Hanna-Barbera, he shows real creative restlessness. People underestimate how intelligent and precise great mimicry actually is; it requires empathy as much as skill. To me he represents the warm, versatile entertainer who works tirelessly behind the laughter, and I admire that generosity of craft enormously.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jim Meskimen
- Name (Japanese)
- ジム・メスキメン
- Reading
- じむ・めすきめん
- Born
- September 10, 1959 (age 67)
- Origin
- Santa Monica, California, United States
- Occupation
- stand-up comedian / film director / film producer / screenwriter / singer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
2. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas |
| Notable work | America's Got Talent |
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.appliedsilliness.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jimpressions/
- Xhttps://x.com/jimrossmeskimen
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim%20Meskimen
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3178896
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jim Meskimen born?
Jim Meskimen was born on September 10, 1959 and is 67 years old.
Where is Jim Meskimen from?
Jim Meskimen is from Santa Monica, California, United States.
What does Jim Meskimen do?
Jim Meskimen works as stand-up comedian, film director, film producer, screenwriter, singer.
What is Jim Meskimen known for?
Jim Meskimen's notable works include Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, America's Got Talent.
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