
Jim Downey
Acting
Born: October 6, 1952
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."
Also Known As
- James Downey
Known For

There Will Be Blood
December 26, 2007

Billy Madison
February 10, 1995

Wayne's World 2
December 10, 1993

One Battle After Another
September 23, 2025

Curb Your Enthusiasm
October 15, 2000

Happy Gilmore 2
July 25, 2025

30 Rock
October 11, 2006

Veep
April 22, 2012

Saturday Night Live
October 11, 1975

Dirty Work
June 12, 1998

Kate & Allie
March 19, 1984

Live from New York!
April 15, 2015