Jim Downey
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.”
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Jim Downey Movies
Discover the best Jim Downey movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Jim Downey ranked by year and score.
1
One Battle After Another (2025)
Action
Crime
Thriller
Bob was a revolutionary once, back when that word meant something to him. Now he drifts through a haze of weed and watchfulness, raising his fierce, capable daughter Willa far...
Score
7.4
2
Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)
Comedy
Years have passed since Happy Gilmore shocked the golf world and rode off into comfortable retirement. Now, with a daughter who has inherited his stubborn passion, except hers runs toward...
Score
6.5
3
There Will Be Blood (2007)
Drama
Daniel Plainview arrived in California with dirt under his fingernails and ambition eating him from the inside. Posing as a family man with his young son in tow, he methodically...
Score
8.1
4
Billy Madison (1995)
Comedy
At 27, Billy Madison has coasted through life on his father's hotel fortune, doing absolutely nothing to earn it. When the old man threatens to hand the business to a...
Score
6.2
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies starring Jim Downey?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Jim Downey are One Battle After Another, Happy Gilmore 2, and There Will Be Blood.
How many movies and TV shows has Jim Downey starred in?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 4 titles starring Jim Downey, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Jim Downey worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography starring Jim Downey maintains a strong average user rating of 7 out of 10 across all tracked titles.