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Jim Downey

Actor, Writer, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn October 6, 1952 (72 years)
James Woodward Downey is an American comedy writer and occasional actor. Downey has written for over 30 seasons of Saturday Night Live. This makes him the longest associated writer with the show.He has also been called the "best political humorist alive".

Known For

  • Saturday Night Live
  • Late Night With David Letterman
  • Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
  • SNL50: The Anniversary Special
  • Saturday Night Live: Presidential Bash 2000
  • Saturday Night Live: The Best of Eddie Murphy
  • Weekend Update

Filmography

2025
Happy Gilmore 2 · as Championship Tour Starter
2018
Our Cartoon President (TV Series) · as Adam Schiff
2012
Veep (TV Series) · as Jim Caldwell
2007
There Will Be Blood · as Al Rose
2006
30 Rock (TV Series) · as Downey
2006
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Series) · as Board Member #1
1998
1998
Dirty Work · as Martin / Homeless Guy
1995
The Little Patriot · as Adjutant
1995
Billy Madison · as Principal
1993
Wayne's World 2 · as Jeff Wong
1991
Saturday Night Live Goes Commercial · as Paul Mcelroy (first Citiwide Change Bank)
1989
1988
Bum Rap · as Steg
1984
Kate & Allie (TV Series)
1982
Late Night With David Letterman (TV Series) · as Martin Van Buren
1981
1972
The Brain Machine · as T.v. Announcer

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