Jimmy Fowlie, a writer for NBC’s Saturday Night Live, posted a heartfelt plea on Instagram on Dec. 22, asking anyone with information to help locate his missing sister, Christina Downer.
The Missing Sister
The 38-year-old, who last appeared in Los Angeles in late November, is listed in a Los Angeles Police Department missing person’s report as having brown hair and brown eyes. She stands 5-foot-1 and weighs 120 lbs. The report notes her married name is Downer, but she may also go by Christina Fowlie.
The Plea and Public Response
In his Instagram post, Jimmy wrote, “My sister has been missing and we are worried that she isn’t safe,” and added, “Her married name is Downer but she may go by Christina Fowlie.” He continued, “Please share this,” and urged, “so that if anyone has seen her, they can give any information to the police.” The post included the missing person’s report and a photo of Christina.
Several of Jimmy’s close colleagues, including SNL teammates Bowen Yang, Chloe Fineman and Sarah Sherman, amplified the message by sharing his post in their Instagram Stories, expanding the reach of the appeal.
Jimmy Fowlie’s Career Highlights
Jimmy first joined the NBC sketch series’ writing team in 2022, just before the show’s 48th season. He contributed to the viral “Domingo” sketch that featured cast member Marcello Hernández and guest host Ariana Grande, which aired in October 2024.
An Emmy-winning writer and performer, Jimmy co-wrote and starred in the one-woman play “So Long Boulder City”, a satirical take on the one-woman show performed by Emma Stone’s character Mia Dolan in the 2016 musical La La Land. He also created and appeared in the web series Go-Go Boy Interrupted, which earned a Queerty Award for Best Web Series in 2017.
Key Takeaways
- Jimmy Fowlie is seeking help locating his missing sister, Christina Downer, 38.
- The missing person’s report lists her as brown-haired, brown-eyed, 5-foot-1, 120 lbs, with married name Downer.
- Colleagues Bowen Yang, Chloe Fineman and Sarah Sherman have shared the appeal to broaden awareness.
The appeal remains urgent, with Jimmy urging anyone who may have information to contact the police and share details. The case continues to unfold as authorities investigate the disappearance of Christina Downer.
