Jimmy Fowlie
Birth placeBoston, Massachusetts, U.S.
OccupationActor, writer, comedian
Years active2008–present

Jimmy Fowlie (/ˈfaʊli/) is an American actor, writer and comedian who publishes YouTube content. Formerly of The Groundlings, he produced Go-Go Boy Interrupted, an LGBT-themed comedy web series based on his live sketch comedy show of the same name. He is also known for writing and performing as Emma Stone's La La Land character in the one-woman Off-Broadway show So Long Boulder City.

Career

Fowlie appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Joe Schmo Show, and online shorts by CollegeHumor and Nacho Punch. He appeared on HBO's The Comeback in 2014, and is a participant in the CBS Diversity Showcase.[1]

Fowlie began performing with The Groundlings around 2012, later teaching improv with the troupe.[2][3][4] Starting in June 2014 he began performing Go-Go Boy Interrupted, an LGBT-themed sketch comedy show, at The Groundlings theater. A few months later he adapted the show into a web series first shown on YouTube in October 2014. It chronicles the adventures of Danny Carter, a 30-year-old "washed up" male go-go dancer, based on Fowlie's own experiences as a go-go dancer in West Hollywood while attending the University of Southern California.[5][6][7] The live version of Go-Go Boy Interrupted continued in 2015.[8][9]

Fowlie also co-wrote and performed the one-woman Off-Broadway show So Long Boulder City, based on the fictional show created by Emma Stone's character Mia Dolan in the 2016 film La La Land. Co-written and directed by Jordan Black, So Long Boulder City was performed in Los Angeles before its six-month run at the SubCulture Off-Broadway theater in New York City.[10]

He is a contributor to The Huffington Post.[1]

Fowlie was hired as a writer for Saturday Night Live in 2022, at the beginning of the show's 48th season.[11]

Personal life

Fowlie is a native of Bedford, Massachusetts,[12] outside of Boston, where he graduated from Walnut Hill School. He majored in theatre at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.[2][3][4] Fowlie is gay.[13]

Fowlie's sister, Christina, went missing and was last seen in Los Angeles in November 2025. He asked for help finding her by posting on Instagram. Fellow SNL cast members Bowen Yang and Sarah Sherman shared her missing person report.[14] On April 29, 2026, LAPD confirmed that Christina was no longer alive, and the case had officially transitioned from a missing person to a homicide investigation.[15][16]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008Ted White Knockleby Pursues the American DreamTed White KnockelbyShort film
2009Mr. SadmanPunk kid 3
2012Jason Russell talks Kony 2012Jason RussellShort film[17]
CakesMaeganShort film[18]
Charlie's GayngelsAdamShort film
2013McDonald's PrankReeceShort film[19]
What U Wanna HearLiamCollegeHumor short[20]
2014An LA Douchebag RomanceShort film
Nacho PunchSeasonal EmployeeShort: Black Friday – Movie Trailer[21]
2015Ryan Gosling Responds to HatersRyan GoslingShort film[22]
Friday Night with CrystalPolice OfficerShort film
What Really Happens at Chaz Dean's SalonChaz DeanShort film[23]
2016When You're the Ugliest 1 of Your SquadMaeganShort film[24]
2017God Is RealReligious CharacterShort film[25]
Everything Is FreeCharlie
UnlovableJames
2020DustyScottShort film[26]
2026RoommatesSeñor MichaelsAlso co-producer and writer[27][28]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011Jimmy Kimmel Live!VariousEpisode: "Game Night 5"[3][4]
2013The Joe Schmo ShowPriestEpisode: "The Rise of the Lamas"[3][4]
Youth Pastor KevinShared Saves WallWeb series
Ask a SlaveJayson AndersonWeb series; episode: "You Can't Make This Stuff Up"
2014Somewhere in Palm SpringsJillWeb series; 2 episodes
The Glass Slipper ConfessionalsPrince CharmingWeb series; 3 episodes
The ComebackRickEpisode: "Valerie Saves the Show"[1]
2014–2016Go-Go Boy InterruptedDanny CarterWeb series; 21 episodes
20152 Broke GirlsMaurizioEpisode: "And the Knock Off Knockout"
JustBoobsBobbyEpisode: "Life Hackz: Grindr"
2016The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo ChrisEpisode: "1.1"
TeachersSommelierEpisode: "Bad Tweeter"
BizaardvarkAngeloEpisode: "First!"
Tween FestJason Tyler Justin-AustinEpisode: "Tween Fest Begins"
Totally Yourself on Prince CharmingHimselfWeb series; 3 episodes
2017Nasty QueenColbyWeb series; 2 episodes[29]
TightEdmond 'Chilli' ScottEpisode: "Pilot"
The Journey of Being LikableTimmyWeb series
2019Liza on DemandFelixEpisode: "Naked"
2019–2023The Other TwoCameron Colby4 episodes; also executive story editor
2020Sex and the City in 2020Carrie BradshawWeb series[30]
2021Good GirlsSt. Anne's ParentEpisode: "Big Kahuna"
BridesmanTerryWeb series; 6 episodes[31]
2022Search PartyDogeyEpisode: "Leviticus"
The GoldbergsFrankEpisode: "Rhinestones and Roses"
2024KiffTyler / Tarryn Plue (voice)Episode: "The Haunting of Miss McGravy's House"
2024–2025English TeacherDaniel Clarkson5 episodes

Music videos

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017"No Trump"Himself[32]

Theatre

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017So Long Boulder CityMia DolanOff-Broadway play[33]

References

  1. ^ "Jimmy Fowlie Profile". The Huffington Post. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  2. ^ "Performers: Jimmy Fowlie (2012)". The Groundlings. Archived October 23, 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  3. ^ "Performers: Jimmy Fowlie (2013)". The Groundlings. Archived August 31, 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  4. ^ "Teachers: Jimmy Fowlie (2014)". The Groundlings. Archived July 20, 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  5. ^ Nichols, James (May 27, 2014). "Go See Go-Go Boy Interrupted Sketch Show Created By Jimmy Fowlie". The Huffington Post. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  6. ^ "About Go-Go Boy Interrupted". Gogoboyinterrupted.com. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  7. ^ Reynolds, Daniel (October 24, 2014). "Hot Sheet: Divas and Demons". The Advocate. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  8. ^ "Go-Go Boy Interrupted (October 13, 2014)". The Groundlings. Archived from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  9. ^ "Go-Go Boy Interrupted (January 5, 2015)". The Groundlings. Archived from the original on December 22, 2014. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  10. ^ Solis, Jose (December 4, 2017). "He's Channeling Emma Stone. But This Ain't La La Land". The New York Times. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
  11. ^ "Miles Teller/Kendrick Lamar". No. 1. Saturday Night Live. Episode 1. NBC. October 1, 2022. pp. Closing credits.
  12. ^ "Jimmy Fowlie: About". Facebook. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  13. ^ Fowlie, Jimmy (July 15, 2015). "4 Hints That Your Boyfriend Might Be Gay". The Huffington Post. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  14. ^ Moreau, Jordan (23 December 2025). "‘SNL’ Writer Jimmy Fowlie Asks for Help Finding Missing Sister: ‘We’re Worried She Isn’t Safe’". Variety (magazine). Los Angeles: Penske Media Corporation. Archived 23 December 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  15. ^ Fowlie, Jimmy (April 29, 2026). "thank you for all your continued support during this terrible time.". Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  16. ^ Dunn, Jack (April 29, 2026). "‘SNL’ Writer Jimmy Fowlie Says His Sister Is ‘No Longer Alive’ Months After She Went Missing". Variety. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  17. ^ Jason Russell talks Kony 2012. 15 March 2012. – via YouTube.
  18. ^ Cakes (Video). YouTube. 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
  19. ^ McDonalds Prank. 6 May 2013. – via YouTube.
  20. ^ What U Wanna Hear (Video). CollegeHumor. January 22, 2013. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  21. ^ "Black Friday (trailer)" (Video). Nacho Punch. November 23, 2014. Retrieved November 24, 2014. – via YouTube.
  22. ^ Ryan Gosling responds to haters. 19 April 2015. – via YouTube.
  23. ^ What Really Happens at Chaz Dean's Salon. 29 June 2015. – via YouTube.
  24. ^ When You're the Ugliest 1 of Your Squad. 29 January 2016. – via YouTube.
  25. ^ Jimmy Fowlie (12 January 2017). "God is Real". – via YouTube.
  26. ^ DUSTY. Retrieved 2025-03-22. – via vimeo.com.
  27. ^ Alliance, Morris County Economic Development (June 25, 2025). "Adam Sandler Is Making Another Movie in NJ With His Daughter!". Morris County Economic Development Alliance. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  28. ^ Mitra, Soma (July 12, 2025). "What Is 'Roommates' on Netflix? Everything You Need to Know About the New Comedy Drop". Netflix Junkie. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  29. ^ Jimmy Fowlie (5 February 2017). "Nasty Queen". – via YouTube.
  30. ^ "Sex and the City in 2020". www.youtube.com. 25 August 2020.
  31. ^ Dry, Jude (2 March 2021). "Grindr Launches Comedy Series 'Bridesman' for Your Cruising Content Pleasure". www.indiewire.com
  32. ^ Jimmy Fowlie (21 January 2017). "No Trump". – via YouTube.
  33. ^ Cox, Gordon (October 30, 2017). "La La Land Spoof So Long Boulder City Gets Off Broadway Run". Variety. Retrieved November 2, 2017.