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."
Personal Details
Also Known As
Movies (18)
Downey Wrote That
as Self
2025
One Battle After Another
as Sandy Irvine
2025
Happy Gilmore 2
as Championship Tour Starter
2025
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
as Self
2025
Live from New York!
as Self
2015
Saturday Night
as Self
2010
There Will Be Blood
as Al Rose
2007
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
as Self
2007
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
as Self
2005
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
as Self
1999
Dirty Work
as Martin / Homeless Guy
1998
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman
Producer (Production)
1998
The Little Patriot
as Adjutant
1995
Billy Madison
as Principal
1995
Wayne's World 2
as Jeff Wong (voice, uncredited)
1993
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
as Self
1989
Bum Rap
as Steg
1988
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
1981
TV Shows (9)
The Chair Company
as Douglas
2025
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
as Self
2025
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Guest
2014
Veep
as Jim Caldwell
2012
30 Rock
as Downey
2006
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Board Member #1
2000
Kate & Allie
1984
Late Night with David Letterman
Writer (Writing)
1982
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1975