“A look-alike is a living person who closely resembles another living person. In popular Western culture, a look-alike is a person who bears a close physical resemblance to a celebrity, politician or member of royalty. Many look-alikes earn a living by making guest appearances at public events or performing on television and film, playing the person they resemble.” (Wikipedia)
So, here it is:
1. Steve Sires
A well known Bill Gates look-alike is Steve Sires who resembles Bill Gates of Microsoft. Sires came to attention when he attempted to trademark “Microsortof” (a mockumentary) and subsequently acted in some Microsoft company commercials. However, Sires has once again upset Microsoft by taking part in Nothing So Strange, where Sires’ character steps out of his limo, looks up and then is assassinated. Nothing So Strange, an independent mockumentary made its debut in January of 2002 at the Slamdance Film Festival.
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2. John Ranlett
He has the same height as the real Bill Gates. John “Bill” appeared in the famous “It’s All About the Pentiums” comedy music video with Weird Al Yankovic.
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3. Don Moen
He is a gospel musician
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4. Unknown Guy
Unknown story
5. Phil Gates,
He is however struggling to hold onto his own identity and he is starting to feel the pressure of being compared to the Microsoft guru.
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6. Bill Gates look-a-like at the Apple Store
Apparently, there is a Bill Gates look-a-like guy working at the Apple Store Shinsaibashi, at Osaka, Japan. According to the article, Mr. Bob Takahashi is an American Japanese, an work at the Genius Bar.
I don’t recognise the language, I need some help in there!
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Hope you enjoyed it!!
This post was written by bullets on February 24, 2007
