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Jay Pharoah
Jay Pharoah (born Jared Antonio Farrow, October 14, 1987) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and master impressionist best known for his six seasons on NBC's Saturday Night Live (2010-2016), where he became famous for his uncanny celebrity impressions including Barack Obama, Will Smith, Denzel Washington, and Jay-Z. Beyond SNL, he has appeared in films like Unsane, The Blackening, and Sing, and released his comedy special 'Jared' on YouTube in 2024, which garnered over 1.5 million viewers. Originally from Chesapeake, Virginia, Pharoah continues to headline comedy clubs across the country and recently hosted Fox's game show 'The Quiz with Balls.'Browse all performers