Impersonator vs. Impostor — What's the Difference?

An impersonator is someone who imitates or copies the behavior or actions of another. There are many reasons for impersonating someone: Entertainment: An entertainer impersonates a celebrity, generally for entertainment, and makes fun of their personal lives, recent scandals and known behavior patterns.

A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain

To assume the character or appearance of, especially fraudulently

One who engages in deception under an assumed name or identity.

To imitate the appearance, voice, or manner of; mimic

Someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity.

One who fraudulently impersonates another person.

(computer graphics) A sprite or animation integrated into a three-dimensional scene, but not based on an actual 3D model.

An entertainer whose act is based upon performing impressions of others.

One who imposes upon others; a person who assumes a character or title not his own, for the purpose of deception; a pretender.

One who impersonates; an actor; a mimic.

A person who makes deceitful pretenses

Someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another