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.". In total, there are 27 recognized credits in film and television. On Cinestia you can browse Jim Downey's complete filmography — 18 films and 9 series — and find where to watch each title.