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James Woodward Downey (born 1952) is an American comedy writer and occasional 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".
- James Woodward Downey, 1952 or 1953 (age 70–71)
- 1976–present
- Comedy
- Harvard University
May 11, 2021 · The documentary will explore the legacy of Jim Downey, one of the most impactful comedy writers in the history of Saturday Night Live. He wrote for the show for over 30 seasons and is the uncle of Robert Downey Jr. The documentary is produced by Network Entertainment and executive produced by Lorne Michaels and others.
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James Downey. Writer: Saturday Night Live. James Downey was born on 6 October 1952. He is a writer and producer, known for Saturday Night Live (1975), Billy Madison (1995) and Dirty Work (1998).
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May 10, 2021 · Peacock is expanding its documentary slate, with the streamer announcing three new projects. The first is a film on the comedy writer Jim Downey, who has worked on over 30 seasons of "Saturday Night Live". The second is a film on the Diamond Princess cruise ship, where passengers faced COVID-19 complications in 2020. The third is a docuseries on a murder mystery.
Jim Downey is a long-time SNL writer and performer who wrote and performed many political sketches and satires. He was also the head writer for SNL from 1986 to 1995 and a cast member from 1979 to 1980. Learn about his career, his roles, and his impact on SNL and comedy culture.
May 10, 2021 · NBCUniversal. Peacock is expanding its documentary slate, picking up Downey Wrote That (wt), a docu about influential Saturday Night Live writer Jim Downey.
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