Brent Mendenhall is an American actor and celebrity impersonator. The Nevada, Missouri, native rose to fame based on his striking resemblance to George W. Bush, first as Governor of Texas and a presidential candidate then later as President of the United States.
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Brent Mendenhall, 57, of Nevada, Mo., quit his job in the construction business and says he now earns a six-figure income as President Bush. Americans usually realize he is a fake because he is not flanked by security, Mr. Mendenhall said, but people do fall for it overseas. "I did a TV commercial in Israel for a chocolate candy, and they had me tour the country," he said. "One 18-year-old came up to me and said, 'Mr. President, when are you going to legalize weed?'"
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Now, of course, [George W. Bush].'s mug is everywhere, and [Brent Mendenhall], a 52-year-old former construction supervisor who has lived all but a few of his earliest years in Nevada, Mo., has a new career as a presidential lookalike.
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Brent Mendenhall isn't so sure about that. The Missouri native, widely accepted as the first and most famous Dubya stand-in, foresees a blossoming career.
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The waitress, a George W. Bush fan, didn't confuse [Brent Mendenhall] with the governor. But no one would blame her if she did. The resemblance is so uncanny that Nevada, Mo., resident Mendenhall draws double takes when he enters a room.
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The student elective officers are Brent Mendenhall, mayor [...]
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Brent Mendenhall, president of the eighth grade class, reported that his group has discussed problems and projects.