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Jim Downey

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."

Known for

Downey Wrote That
Downey Wrote That
2025 • Self
One Battle After Another
One Battle After Another
2025 • Sandy Irvine
Happy Gilmore 2
Happy Gilmore 2
2025 • Championship Tour Starter
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
2025 • Self
Live from New York!
Live from New York!
2015 • Self
Saturday Night
Saturday Night
2010 • Self
There Will Be Blood
There Will Be Blood
2007 • Al Rose
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
2007 • Self

Full filmography

Happy Gilmore 2
Happy Gilmore 2
2025 • Championship Tour Starter
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Dirty Work
Dirty Work
1998 • Martin / Homeless Guy
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Billy Madison
Billy Madison
1995 • Principal
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Wayne's World 2
Wayne's World 2
1993 • Jeff Wong (voice, uncredited)
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Bum Rap
Bum Rap
1988 • Steg
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Jim Downey – Biography, Known For & Filmography