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."
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."
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Filmography (Movies)
Downey Wrote That
Character:Self
Release Date:16/10/2025
One Battle After Another
Character:Sandy Irvine
Release Date:23/09/2025
Happy Gilmore 2
Character:Championship Tour Starter
Release Date:25/07/2025
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Character:Self
Release Date:14/02/2025
Live from New York!
Character:Self
Release Date:15/04/2015
Saturday Night
Character:Self
Release Date:02/05/2010
There Will Be Blood
Character:Al Rose
Release Date:26/12/2007
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
Character:Self
Release Date:06/05/2007
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
Character:Self
Release Date:20/02/2005
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Character:Self
Release Date:25/09/1999
Dirty Work
Character:Martin / Homeless Guy
Release Date:12/06/1998
The Little Patriot
Character:Adjutant
Release Date:28/03/1995
Billy Madison
Character:Principal
Release Date:10/02/1995
Wayne's World 2
Character:Jeff Wong (voice, uncredited)
Release Date:10/12/1993
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Character:Self
Release Date:24/09/1989
Bum Rap
Character:Steg
Release Date:26/09/1988
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Character:
Release Date:25/11/1981
Television Appearances
The Chair Company
Character:Douglas
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
Character:Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Character:Self - Guest
Veep
Character:Jim Caldwell
30 Rock
Character:Downey
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Character:Board Member #1
Kate & Allie
Character:
Saturday Night Live
Character:Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Football Player (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Celebrity (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Burger Master Customer (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Various (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Hugh (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Guard / Patron / Extra / Moonie (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Self (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Contestant (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Reporter (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Guest (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Priest (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Tatum O'Neal's Uncle (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Yakov / Officer (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Spectator (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Knight of Columbus (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Guard (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Tourist (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Student (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Cleaner / Craig / Soldier (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Dave Powers (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Brundidge Bailey (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Son / Soldier (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Shepherd (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Various
Saturday Night Live
Character:Caller (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Craig / Juror (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:George Bush / Lord Worcestershire / Hunter
Saturday Night Live
Character:Juror (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Store Clerk (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Referee (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Reporter / Sherlock Holmes (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Makeup Artist (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Convention Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Hercules (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Paul McElroy (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Sketch Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Word Busters Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Character:Sheriff (uncredited)
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