Jim Downey

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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."

Most Popular Jim Downey Trailers

Total trailers found: 19

One Battle After Another Trailer (2025)

23 September 2025

Washed-up revolutionary Bob exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa.

There Will Be Blood Trailer (2007)

26 December 2007

Ruthless silver miner, turned oil prospector, Daniel Plainview, moves to oil-rich California. Using his son to project a trustworthy, family-man image, Plainview cons local landowners into selling him their valuable properties for a pittance.

Happy Gilmore 2 Trailer (2025)

25 July 2025

Happy Gilmore isn't done with golf — not by a long shot. Since his retirement after his first Tour Championship win, Gilmore returns to finance his daughter's ballet classes.

Lorne Trailer (2026)

17 April 2026

An unprecedented, behind-the-scenes glimpse at the man who built the inimitable empire of comedy, shaping television and culture for generations.

Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live Trailer (2005)

20 February 2005

A retrospective of the first 5 years of Saturday Night Live.

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary Trailer (1989)

24 September 1989

A TV special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature monologues and present a look back at some of the best comedy skits and musical numbers of the past 15 years.

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert Trailer (2025)

14 February 2025

Live from Radio City Music Hall, witness the concert of a lifetime with a star-studded lineup bringing together legendary Saturday Night Live hall-of-famers, iconic guests and surprise musical performances.

Billy Madison Trailer (1995)

10 February 1995

Billy Madison is the 27 year-old son of Bryan Madison, a very rich man who has made his living in the hotel industry.

Wayne's World 2 Trailer (1993)

10 December 1993

A message from Jim Morrison in a dream prompts cable access TV stars Wayne and Garth to put on a rock concert, "Waynestock," with Aerosmith as headliners.

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman Trailer (1998)

01 January 1998

Classic Saturday Night Live skits featuring the hilarious Phil Hartman.

Dirty Work Trailer (1998)

12 June 1998

Unemployed and recently dumped, Mitch and his buddy Sam start a revenge-for-hire business to raise the $50,000 that Sam's father needs to get a heart transplant.

Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation Trailer (2007)

06 May 2007

A retrospective of "Saturday Night Live" during the 1990's. Includes interviews with the cast and crew as well as hosts.

Downey Wrote That Trailer (2025)

16 October 2025

Exploring the sketches, contributions and influence of Jim Downey, one of the most impactful comedy writers in the history of "Saturday Night Live.

Live from New York! Trailer (2015)

15 April 2015

Saturday Night Live has been reflecting and influencing life in the United States for forty years. LIVE FROM NEW YORK! goes deep inside this television phenomenon exploring the laughter that pulses through American politics, tragedy, and pop culture.

Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special Trailer (1999)

25 September 1999

A TV special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature monologues and present a look back at some of the best comedy skits and musical numbers of the past two and a half decades.

Saturday Night Trailer (2010)

02 May 2010

With unprecedented access to the behind the scenes process of the writers, actors and producers, Franco and his crew document what it takes to create one full episode of Saturday Night Live.

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever Trailer (1981)

25 November 1981

Steve Martin's fourth NBC special was in the spirit of his previous association with Saturday Night Live.

The Little Patriot Trailer (1995)

28 March 1995

Join in one boy's heroic adventure as he fights in the struggle for freedom on the American frontier.

Bum Rap Trailer (1988)

26 September 1988

Paul Colson is a New York cabdriver and struggling actor. When he learns that he has about three days left to live due to a rare blood disorder, he goes through all five stages of loss and grief in a darkly comedic way.