Jim Downey

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Summary

Jim Downey is a comedian, actor, and longtime Saturday Night Live writer and producer, known for political sketches and appearances in films including Billy Madison and The Wedding Singer. His work ranges from bipartisan political satire to absurdist comedy; he has said he prefers comedy that does not favor one side of the political spectrum. Downey has described himself as a registered Democrat with liberal views on Wall Street and more conservative views on gun rights. No public statements on identity politics, DEI, or identity-focused activism are on record.