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Jim Downey

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Oct 06 1952
Birthplace: Berkeley, California, USA
Jim Downey is 73 years old
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Poster of Downey Wrote That
Downey Wrote That
Jim Downey will be 73 in Downey Wrote That as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 2025
Poster of One Battle After Another
One Battle After Another
Jim Downey was 72 in One Battle After Another as 'Sandy Irvine'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 23 2025
Poster of Happy Gilmore 2
Happy Gilmore 2
Jim Downey was 72 in Happy Gilmore 2 as 'Championship Tour Starter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 25 2025
Poster of SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Jim Downey was 72 in SNL50: The Homecoming Concert as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 2025
Poster of Live from New York!
Live from New York!
Jim Downey was 62 in Live from New York! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 2015
Poster of Saturday Night
Saturday Night
Jim Downey was 57 in Saturday Night as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 02 2010
Poster of There Will Be Blood
There Will Be Blood
Jim Downey was 55 in There Will Be Blood as 'Al Rose'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 2007
Poster of Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
Jim Downey was 52 in Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 20 2005
Poster of Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Jim Downey was 46 in Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1999
Poster of Dirty Work
Dirty Work
Jim Downey was 45 in Dirty Work as 'Martin / Homeless Guy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1998
Poster of The Little Patriot
The Little Patriot
Jim Downey was 42 in The Little Patriot as 'Adjutant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 1995
Poster of Billy Madison
Billy Madison
Jim Downey was 42 in Billy Madison as 'Principal'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1995
Poster of Wayne's World 2
Wayne's World 2
Jim Downey was 41 in Wayne's World 2 as 'Jeff Wong (voice, uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1993
Poster of Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Jim Downey was 36 in Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 24 1989
Poster of Bum Rap
Bum Rap
Jim Downey was 35 in Bum Rap as 'Steg'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 26 1988
Poster of Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Jim Downey was 29 in Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1981

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Veep
Veep
Jim Downey was 59+ in Veep as 'Jim Caldwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2012
Poster of 30 Rock
30 Rock
Jim Downey was 54+ in 30 Rock as 'Downey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006
Poster of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Jim Downey was 48+ in Curb Your Enthusiasm as 'Board Member #1'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2000
Poster of Kate & Allie
Kate & Allie
Jim Downey was 31+ in Kate & Allie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 19 1984
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Jim Downey was 23+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975