He has written for the show since 1985 and has been credited with writing some of the show's most memorable sketches.
Jim Downey is an American comedy writer and actor with a net worth of $2 million. Born in October 1952, he is best known for his long tenure as a writer for the NBC television series Saturday Night Live, having been credited with writing some of the show's most memorable sketches since 1985.
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💰Jim Downey Net worth: $2 Million
He graduated from Harvard University and wrote for the Harvard Lampoon. Downey wrote for The New Show in 1984 and for Late Night with David Letterman from 1982 to 1984 when he was head writer. He worked as a head writer for Saturday night Live from 1977 to 2013 and also worked as a producer for Weekend Update. As an actor he appeared in 83 episodes of SNL either as an audience member or announcer. He has also appeared in episodes of the TV series Kate & Allie, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and 30 Rock. Downey also starred in the movies The Brain Machine, Bum Rap, Billy Madison, The Little Patriot, Dirty Work, and There Will Be Blood. He has won four Primetime Emmy Awards for Saturday Night Live and two Writers Guild of America Awards.
