Bill Hader’s Funniest Impressions That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud

Bill Hader: The Man of a Thousand Faces

He’s not just a comedian—he’s a shapeshifter. One minute, he’s Al Pacino. The next, he’s a Tusken Raider. Before you know it, he’s doing Seth Rogen so perfectly that even Tom Cruise is left stunned.

But this isn’t just about funny voices. This is about the weird, wild genius of Bill Hader—the man who can impersonate people you didn’t even know you remembered. And trust me, it gets way weirder than you think.

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The Tom Cruise Table Read

It all started innocently enough: just another table read for a big Hollywood movie. Except this time, Tom Cruise walked in.

You know, when you do a movie, you do table reads—where all the actors get together at the start. So it’s all these heavyweights: Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., and then at the end, there’s Bill, just happy to be there.

And then Tom Cruise walks in. Even the big stars are like, “Whoa.” He’s super stoked, bouncing with energy. He sits next to Bill and says, “I love your work.” Bill, flustered, replies, “Thanks, I love your work too, Tom Cruise.” They chat about Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen visiting Tom’s house, and Bill does a Seth Rogen impression. Tom’s reaction? It’s like he just saw a magic trick.

“You do impressions and you’re on Saturday Night Live!” Tom shouts, like he’s won a game show. At the premiere, Tom comes up to Bill: “Can you believe we were in that movie?” Bill laughs, “I can’t believe you were in that movie. You’re Tom Cruise!”

The Schwarzenegger Saga

If you think Bill’s Tom Cruise is good, wait until you see his Arnold Schwarzenegger. Bill’s daughter once grabbed his face and declared, “I’m four and a half,” channeling full Schwarzenegger. Bill runs with it, doing a hilarious bit about a toddler demanding Peppa Pig and Pedialyte in Arnold’s voice.

On set for Collateral Damage, Bill was tasked with operating a Star Trek-style door for Schwarzenegger. He pulled a little too hard, nearly launching the door off its hinges. Arnold’s reaction: “Hey!” The replay in slow motion was comedy gold.

The first time Bill met Arnold, Arnold asked, “Where is Jeff and Peta? Show me your leadership capabilities.” Bill points them out, and Arnold is satisfied.

The Iconic Al Pacino

Bill’s Al Pacino impression is legendary—loud, unpredictable, and just a little unhinged. He imagines Al giving a speech to a film crew: “I love film. I love women. I love wine. I love kangaroos. Hey, why not?” Bill’s never met Al, but apparently Pacino saw the impression and liked it. Still, Bill half expects Al to show up at his door one day: “Open up!”

British Crime Movie Confusion

Bill loves British crime movies where you can’t understand what anyone is saying. He does a whole bit about trying to follow the plot—are they robbing a restaurant or just ordering calamari? Are they hijacking a plane or just enjoying the flight? It’s all a hilarious blur.

Impersonating Friends: Fred Armisen and John Malkovich

When Bill impersonates people he knows, like Fred Armisen, it’s a whole different game. Fred’s always talking about Portland, his records, and flying over for his apartment.

But things get risky when Bill does impressions to the person’s face—like John Malkovich. “I don’t sound anything like that,” John protests. “No, you sound exactly like this,” Bill insists, making everyone laugh.

Conan, Kristen Wiig, and More

Bill’s Conan O’Brien is spot-on, down to the slow eating—“like a pelican.” When it comes to made-up characters, Bill goes full unhinged, like the “President of Hollywood” who claims to own Jonah Hill: “If I tried to buy you on iTunes, it would say, ‘Are you sure? You already own this guy.’”

The Lorne Michaels Flight

Bill once flew with Lorne Michaels, the creator of SNL. Lorne talked the entire flight, telling stories about Chevy Chase, Dick Ebersol, Ray Charles, and even how to grow blueberries in May. Bill was exhausted, sure there’d be a quiz at the end.

Star Wars Nerd at Heart

Beneath all the voices and madness, Bill is a total Star Wars nerd. He’s done everything from Jabba the Hutt dying (“Ohh…”) to a Tauntaun from Hoth. He even nails the Tusken Raider yell.

The SNL Family

Bill’s impressions of Kristen Wiig (“Are you going to that thing?”) and Jason Sudeikis (always chewing gum) are both hilarious and affectionate. No matter who he’s impersonating—real or fictional, alive or dead—Bill Hader nails it every time.

From Tom Cruise to Jabba the Hutt, Bill Hader has impersonated people from every galaxy. Some laugh, some get confused, a few get nervous—but everyone agrees: the man is terrifyingly good. So, who should he do next? Let us know in the comments. And if you’re still laughing (or mildly disturbed), hit that like button and subscribe for more absurd genius—because with Bill Hader, you never know who’s going to show up next.