Jim Downey
Acting
Born: 1952-10-06 · Berkeley, California, USA
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."
🎬 Movies (18)
Lorne
2026
Self / Irwin Segelstein (voice)
Downey Wrote That
2025
Self
One Battle After Another
2025
Sandy Irvine
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
Championship Tour Starter
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
2025
Self
Live from New York!
2015
Self
Saturday Night
2010
Self
There Will Be Blood
2007
Al Rose
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
2007
Self
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
2005
Self
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
1999
Self
Dirty Work
1998
Martin / Homeless Guy
The Little Patriot
1995
Adjutant
Billy Madison
1995
Principal
Wayne's World 2
1993
Jeff Wong (voice, uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
1989
Self
Bum Rap
1988
Steg
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
1981
📺 TV Shows (20)
The Chair Company
2025
Douglas
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
2025
Self
White House Plumbers
2023
Spencer Oliver
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Self - Guest
Veep
2012
Jim Caldwell
30 Rock
2006
Downey
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Board Member #1
Kate & Allie
1984
Saturday Night Live
1975
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
Football Player (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
Celebrity (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
Burger Master Customer (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
Various (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
Hugh (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
Guard / Patron / Extra / Moonie (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
Self (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
Contestant (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
Reporter (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
Guest (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
Priest (uncredited)