Jim Downey

Acting

Jim Downey

Born 6 October 1952 · Berkeley, California, USA · 74

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

Highlights

There Will Be Blood2007 · Film · Al Rose
One Battle After Another2025 · Film · Sandy Irvine
Curb Your Enthusiasm2000 · Series · Board Member #1
30 Rock2006 · Series · Downey
Veep2012 · Series · Jim Caldwell
Billy Madison1995 · Film · Principal

Filmography

Movies

11 films

One Battle After Another2025 · Film · Sandy Irvine
Happy Gilmore 22025 · Film · Championship Tour Starter
There Will Be Blood2007 · Film · Al Rose
Dirty Work1998 · Film · Martin / Homeless Guy
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman1998 · Film · Writer
The Little Patriot1995 · Film · Adjutant
Billy Madison1995 · Film · Principal
Wayne's World 21993 · Film · Jeff Wong (voice, uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary1989 · Film · Writer
Bum Rap1988 · Film · Steg
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever1981 · Film

Filmography

Series

6 shows

The Chair Company2025 · Series · Douglas
White House Plumbers2023 · Series · Spencer Oliver
Veep2012 · Series · Jim Caldwell
30 Rock2006 · Series · Downey
Curb Your Enthusiasm2000 · Series · Board Member #1
Kate & Allie1984 · Series