SNL Writer Jimmy Fowlie Seeks Public’s Help Amid Sister’s Disappearance

Saturday Night Live writer and actor Jimmy Fowlie is asking for the public’s assistance in locating his younger sister, who has been missing since late November.

Sister Reported Missing in Los Angeles

Christina Lynn Downer, 38, was last heard from in Los Angeles, according to the LAPD. She is described as 5-foot-1, weighing 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Authorities have opened a case under number 25237639. Fowlie, 40, shared her missing persons poster on Instagram Monday, alongside recent photos of Christina. “My sister has been missing and we are worried that she isn’t safe,” he wrote. “Her married name is Downer but she may go by Christina Fowlie. Please share this so that if anyone has seen her, they can give any information to the police. The phone number is 213-996-1800.”

Family Plea for Awareness

The post included a selfie of the siblings together, believed to have been taken inside a casino. Fowlie urged followers to spread the word, emphasizing that any information could help bring his sister home safely.

Fowlie’s Career in Comedy

Fowlie has been part of NBC’s Saturday Night Live writing team since 2022. He is best known for penning the viral sketch “Domingo,” performed by Ariana Grande. Beyond SNL, Fowlie has appeared in several television series, including Search Party, The Other Two, Good Girls, The Goldbergs, and 2 Broke Girls. He most recently starred in FX’s comedy English Teacher, which was canceled earlier this year. Before joining SNL, Fowlie created and starred in Go-Go Boy Interrupted, a queer web comedy series adapted from his Groundlings sketch act. The show ran for two seasons and built a loyal online following.

Community Response

Fans and colleagues have rallied behind Fowlie’s plea, sharing Christina’s poster across social media platforms. The LAPD continues to investigate, urging anyone with information to come forward.

SNL News Beyond the Search

The call for help comes as Saturday Night Live experiences its own changes. Longtime cast member Bowen Yang recently announced his departure from the show. His final episode, hosted by Ariana Grande with Cher as musical guest, aired last weekend. Yang reflected on his time at SNL in a heartfelt Instagram post, writing: “I loved working at SNL, and most of all I loved the people… I learned that comedy is mostly logistics and that it will usually fail until it doesn’t, which is the besssst.”

Moving Forward

For Fowlie, the focus remains on finding his sister. His appeal highlights the importance of community support in missing persons cases. As the search continues, he hopes that raising awareness will lead to answers and, ultimately, Christina’s safe return.