The American comedy writer and actor Jim Downey has a net worth of $2 million.
October 1952 marked the birth of Jim Downey.
He is most recognized for his long-standing contribution as a writer on the NBC sitcom Saturday Night Live.
After graduating from Harvard University, he wrote for the Harvard Lampoon.
In 1984, Downey wrote for The New Show, and during his tenure as the show’s head writer, he also wrote for Late Night with David Letterman from 1982 to 1984.
Between 1977 and 2013, he held the position of head writer for Saturday night Live and also served as a producer for Weekend Update.
He played a role in 83 SNL episodes as either an audience member or announcer as an actor.
Additionally, he has appeared in episodes of the TV series Kate & Allie, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and 30 Rock.
Downey starred in The Brain Machine, Bum Rap, Billy Madison, The Little Patriot, Dirty Work, and There Will Be Blood.
He has been the recipient of four Primetime Emmy Awards for Saturday Night Live and two Writers Guild of America Awards.