Jay Johnston
Acting
Born 1968-10-22 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Jay Johnston (born October 22, 1968) is an American actor and comedian best known for his work as a writer and cast member on the HBO sketch comedy series Mr. Show and for playing the role of Officer Jay McPherson on The Sarah Silverman Program. On October 28, 2024, Johnston, who was arrested in 2023 for his participation in the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, pled guilty to a felony offense of obstructing officers during a civil disorder in July. As a result, Johnston has been sentenced to 12 months and a day in federal prison.
Filmography
Something About Her
Mar 1, 2021
The Last Laugh
Apr 18, 2016
Hell and Back
Oct 2, 2015
Trevor Moore: High In Church
Mar 2, 2015
Demoted
Mar 12, 2011
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
Dec 12, 2007
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Nov 22, 2006
Dirty Love
Sep 23, 2005
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Dec 28, 2004
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Jun 28, 2004
The Master of Disguise
Aug 2, 2002
Men in Black II
Jul 3, 2002
Not Another Teen Movie
Dec 7, 2001
Hollywood Palms
Dec 31, 2000
The Independent
Nov 10, 2000
Desperate But Not Serious
Oct 31, 2000
Bicentennial Man
Dec 17, 1999
Jack Frost
Nov 15, 1998
Skins
Jan 1, 1997