impersonator
n.a person who copies the way someone else looks, speaks, or behaves. You often see them at parties or on TV trying to look exactly like a famous person.
n.a person who imitates the appearance, voice, or mannerisms of another individual. Often used in the context of entertainment or social mimicry.
“The impersonator did a great job of copying the president's voice.”
“The comedian is famous for his ability to transform into a perfect impersonator of various Hollywood actors.”
“While some impersonators rely on physical makeup to achieve their goal, others master the subtle vocal inflections and gait of their subjects to create a truly convincing performance.”
“At that time, Wiles said her phone had been hacked after an impersonator, or impersonators, used her contacts file to message other top US officials.”
“Part-time actor and Mamdani impersonator Amadeo Fusca won the contest and took home a prize of $100.”
From impersonate + -or.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.