Jim Downey
Acting
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."
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Jim Downey
Dirty Work
1998
Filmography
Acting (18)
2026
Lorneas Self / Irwin Segelstein (voice)
7.1
2025
Downey Wrote Thatas Self
2025
One Battle After Anotheras Sandy Irvine
7.3
2025
Happy Gilmore 2as Championship Tour Starter
6.5
2025
6.8
2015
Live from New York!as Self
5.9
2010
Saturday Nightas Self
7.8
2007
There Will Be Bloodas Al Rose
8.1
6.9
1998
Dirty Workas Martin / Homeless Guy
6.2
1995
The Little Patriotas Adjutant
6.5
1995
Billy Madisonas Principal
6.2
1993
Wayne's World 2as Jeff Wong (voice, uncredited)
6.1
1989
7.8
1988
Bum Rapas Steg
4.3
Production & Directing (4)
7.7
1998
7.7
1989
7.8
1981
7.6