James Downey may refer to: James Downey (Internet performance artist) (born 1958), US author, book restorer and Internet performance artist James Downey (academic) (1939–2022), Canadian academic James Downey (rugby union) (born 1981), rugby union player Jim Downey (politician) (born 1942), politician in Manitoba, Canada Jim Downey (comedian) (born 1952), American comedian and writer on Saturday Night Live Jimmy Downey (born 1987), Australian football (soccer) player James Downey (journalist), Irish journalist and author