Jim Downey
Actor · Producer · Writer
Born Oct 6, 1952 · Berkeley, California, USA
Active 1975–present · Awards: Primetime Emmy Award
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.
Filmography
One Battle After Another (2025) — Sandy IrvineThe Chair Company (2025) — DouglasHappy Gilmore 2 (2025) — Championship Tour StarterThere Will Be Blood (2007) — Al RoseCurb Your Enthusiasm (2000) — Board Member #130 Rock (2006) — DowneyVeep (2012) — Jim CaldwellBilly Madison (1995) — PrincipalSaturday Night Live (1975) — Writer · ProducerWayne's World 2 (1993) — Jeff Wong (voice, uncredited)Dirty Work (1998) — Martin / Homeless GuyWhite House Plumbers (2023) — Spencer OliverLate Night with David Letterman (1982) — WriterSaturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998) — Producer · WriterKate & Allie (1984)Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981) — WriterThe Little Patriot (1995) — AdjutantBum Rap (1988) — Steg