Jim Downey
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."
Known For
Martin / Homeless Guy
Dirty Work
Al Rose
There Will Be Blood
Steg
Bum Rap
Principal
Billy Madison
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Adjutant
The Little Patriot
Championship Tour Starter
Happy Gilmore 2
Sandy Irvine
One Battle After Another
Jeff Wong (voice, uncredited)
Wayne's World 2
Self
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Self
Live from New York!
Self
Saturday Night
Self
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Self
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Self
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
Self
Downey Wrote That
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
16
Gender
Male
Birthday
1952-10-06
Place of Birth
Berkeley, California, USA
Also Known As
James Downey