Jim Downey
Acting
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."
TV Shows(9)
Movies(18)
Lorne
Self / Irwin Segelstein (voice)
2026
Downey Wrote That
Self
2025
One Battle After Another
Sandy Irvine
2025
Happy Gilmore 2
Championship Tour Starter
2025
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Self
2025
Live from New York!
Self
2015
Saturday Night
Self
2010
There Will Be Blood
Al Rose
2007
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
Self
2007
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
Self
2005
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Self
1999
Dirty Work
Martin / Homeless Guy
1998
The Little Patriot
Adjutant
1995
Billy Madison
Principal
1995
Wayne's World 2
Jeff Wong (voice, uncredited)
1993
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Self
1989
Bum Rap
Steg
1988
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
1981