Jim Downey
Biography
James Woodward Downey (born 1952) is an American comedy writer, producer and actor. Downey wrote for over 30 seasons of Saturday Night Live, making him the longest tenured writer in the show's history. SNL creator Lorne Michaels called Downey the "best political humorist alive" while Conan O'Brien said he is "the great comedy writer that we all revere."
Known For
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Filmography
Acting (27)
Movies (18)
One Battle After Another
2025as Sandy Irvine
Happy Gilmore 2
2025as Championship Tour Starter
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
2025as Self
Downey Wrote That
2025as Self
The Chair Company
2025as Douglas
Live from New York!
2015as Self
Saturday Night
2010as Self
There Will Be Blood
2007as Al Rose
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
2007as Self
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
2005as Self
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
1999as Self
Dirty Work
1998as Martin / Homeless Guy
Billy Madison
1995as Principal
The Little Patriot
1995as Adjutant
Wayne's World 2
1993as Jeff Wong (voice, uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
1989as Self
Bum Rap
1988as Steg
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
1981Television (9)
The Chair Company
2025as Douglas
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
2025as Self
White House Plumbers
2023as Spencer Oliver
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014as Self - Guest
Veep
2012as Jim Caldwell
30 Rock
2006as Downey
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000as Board Member #1
Kate & Allie
1984
Saturday Night Live
1975as Self
Crew (6)
Movies (3)
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