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."
Dirty Work
Martin / Homeless Guy
There Will Be Blood
Al Rose
Bum Rap
Steg
Billy Madison
Principal
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
The Little Patriot
Adjutant
Happy Gilmore 2
Championship Tour Starter
One Battle After Another
Sandy Irvine
Wayne's World 2
Jeff Wong (voice, uncredited)
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
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Live from New York!
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Saturday Night
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Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
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Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
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Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
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Downey Wrote That
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Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
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