Jim Downey

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."

Personal Info

Known For Acting

Gender Male

Birthday October 6, 1952

Place of Birth Berkeley, California, United States

Filmography

2025

One Battle After Another

as Sandy Irvine

Movie

2025

The Chair Company

as Douglas

TV Show