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