Jamie Costa
James Edward Costa, known by his stage name Jamie Costa, (born May 12, 1990) is an American actor, director, producer, writer, voice actor, filmmaker and impressionist who is best known for the likeness of Robin Williams and impressions of many characters.
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 Costa in Jurassic World: Exodus (2018) | |
| Born | James Edward Costa May 12, 1990 |
| Occupation | Actor, filmmaker, impressionist |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Early life
Jamie Costa was born on May 12, 1990 and grew up in Charleston, South Carolina. He attended James Island Christian School before finishing high school at Massanutten Military Academy where he graduated as the highest ranking cadet.[1] After briefly attending The Citadel, he transferred to North Greenville University. It was there where he realized his passion for performing and became involved in the theater program.
Career
After graduating NGU, Costa moved to Los Angeles to further pursue a career in entertainment. In 2014, he became widely known for capturing the likeness and spirit of Robin Williams, who had died earlier that year, after uploading a video tribute titled "Never Had A Friend Like Him.".[2] The video featured impressions of Williams' many memorable characters.
In 2015, he was signed with William Morris Endeavor[3] following a performance at an SNL showcase. Since then, Costa has appeared in a variety of work, including voice over and acting in industrial, independent, and feature films.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Wolverine | Logan | Fan Film |
| 2013 | Shifter | TV Host/TV Chef | Short film
Director |
| 2014 | Take a Deep Breath | Pizarro | Short film
Voice only |
| 2014 | Shadows of Man | Man | Short film |
| 2015 | Cures Anything | Cash | Short film |
| 2015 | The 3rd Annual Geekie Awards | Marty McFly | TV movie |
| 2016 | We Can't Die | Richard West | Short film |
| 2016 | Han Solo: A Smuggler's Trade[4] | Han Solo | Fan Film |
| 2017 | Heaven Bound | Curt | Direct-to-DVD |
| 2018 | Funny Story | Waiter | Film |
| 2018 | Jurassic World: Exodus | Neal “Doc” | Fan Film |
| 2018 | A Magician Home Alone | Robber | Short Film |
| 2019 | Zeroville | Additional Voices | Film |
| 2019 | KENOBI - A Star Wars Fan Film | Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi | Fan Film |
| 2019 | Star Wars: Origins | Walter | Fan Film |
| 2020 | Robot Riot | Peterson | Feature Film |
| TBA | Spider-Man and the Monsters of Manhattan | Shocker | Fan Film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jimmy's Books | Jimmy / Cool Robot / Director | Voice only |
| 2015 | Schmoes Know Movie Show | Himself | Episode 213 |
| 2016 | Making an Impression | Himself | Documentary |
| 2016 | Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon | Himself | #2.3 |
| 2017 | The Inspectors | Duncan Soto | #2.16 (Guest Appearance) |
| 2018 | The Price of Fame | Patrick Swayze | #1.5 |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake | Additional Voices |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Twelfth Night | Sebastian | Theatre |