Jimmy Fowlie () 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.
Fowlie began performing with The Groundlings around 2012, later teaching improv with the troupe. 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. The live version of Go-Go Boy Interrupted continued in 2015.
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.
He is a contributor to The Huffington Post.
Fowlie was hired as a writer for Saturday Night Live in 2022, at the beginning of the show's 48th season.
Personal life Fowlie is a native of Bedford, Massachusetts, outside of Boston, where he graduated from Walnut Hill School. He majored in theatre at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Fowlie is gay.
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. Although Fowlie has stated on his Instagram that the LAPD told him Christina was no longer alive, the LAPD has contradicted this in the press and has stated that the case remains classified as a missing persons case.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2008 Ted White Knockleby Pursues the American Dream Ted White Knockelby Short film 2009 Mr. Sadman Punk kid 3 2012 Jason Russell talks Kony 2012 Jason Russell Short film Cakes Maegan Short film Charlie's Gayngels Adam Short film 2013 McDonald's Prank Reece Short film What U Wanna Hear Liam CollegeHumor short 2014 Short film Nacho Punch Seasonal Employee Short: Black Friday – Movie Trailer 2015 Ryan Gosling Responds to Haters Ryan Gosling Short film Friday Night with Crystal Police Officer Short film What Really Happens at Chaz Dean's Salon Chaz Dean Short film 2016 When You're the Ugliest 1 of Your Squad Maegan Short film 2017 God Is Real Religious Character Short film Everything Is Free Charlie Unlovable James 2020 Dusty Scott Short film 2026 Roommates Señor Michaels Also co-producer and writer
Television Year Title Role Notes 2011 Jimmy Kimmel Live! Various Episode: "Game Night 5" 2013 Priest Episode: "The Rise of the Lamas" Youth Pastor Kevin Shared Saves Wall Web series Ask a Slave Jayson Anderson Web series; episode: "You Can't Make This Stuff Up" 2014 Somewhere in Palm Springs Jill Web series; 2 episodes Prince Charming Web series; 3 episodes Rick Episode: "Valerie Saves the Show" 2014–2016 Go-Go Boy Interrupted Danny Carter Web series; 21 episodes 2015 2 Broke Girls Maurizio Episode: "And the Knock Off Knockout" JustBoobs Bobby Episode: "Life Hackz: Grindr" 2016 The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo Chris Episode: "1.1" Teachers Sommelier Episode: "Bad Tweeter" Bizaardvark Angelo Episode: "First!" Tween Fest Jason Tyler Justin-Austin Episode: "Tween Fest Begins" Totally Yourself on Prince Charming Himself Web series; 3 episodes 2017 Nasty Queen Colby Web series; 2 episodes Tight Edmond 'Chilli' Scott Episode: "Pilot" The Journey of Being Likable Timmy Web series 2019 Liza on DemandFelixEpisode: "Naked" 2019–2023 The Other Two Cameron Colby 4 episodes; also executive story editor 2020 Sex and the City in 2020 Carrie Bradshaw Web series 2021 Good GirlsSt. Anne's ParentEpisode: "Big Kahuna" Bridesman Terry Web series; 6 episodes 2022 Search Party Dogey Episode: "Leviticus" The GoldbergsFrankEpisode: "Rhinestones and Roses" 2024 KiffTyler / Tarryn Plue (voice)Episode: "The Haunting of Miss McGravy's House" 2024–2025 English Teacher Daniel Clarkson 5 episodes
Music videos Year Title Role Notes 2017 "No Trump" Himself
Theatre Year Title Role Notes 2017 So Long Boulder City Mia Dolan Off-Broadway play
References
External links
Official Go-Go Boy Interrupted website