Quick Facts
Born:
1952-10-06
Birthplace:
Berkeley, California, USA
Credits:
74 Total Roles
Jim Downey
Acting
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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
There Will Be Blood
Al Rose
One Battle After Another
Sandy Irvine
Billy Madison
Principal
Wayne's World 2
Jeff Wong (voice, uncredited)
Happy Gilmore 2
Championship Tour Starter
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Board Member #1
30 Rock
Downey
Veep
Jim Caldwell
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Downey Wrote That MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | The Chair Company TV | Douglas |
| 2025 | One Battle After Another MOVIE | Sandy Irvine |
| 2025 | Happy Gilmore 2 MOVIE | Championship Tour Starter |
| 2025 | SNL50: The Homecoming Concert MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night TV | Self |
| 2023 | White House Plumbers TV | Spencer Oliver |
| 2015 | Live from New York! MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self - Guest |
| 2012 | Veep TV | Jim Caldwell |