Jay Johnston
Acting
Born October 22, 1968 · 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.
Known for
Filmography
The Last Laugh
2016 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hell and Back
2015 · Rick (voice)
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015
Demoted
2011 · Kline
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006 · Gang Member
Dirty Love
2005 · Waiter
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004 · Eyewitness News Member
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004 · Eyewitness News Member
Men in Black II
2002 · Agent
The Master of Disguise
2002 · Rex
Not Another Teen Movie
2001 · Roadie
The Independent
2000 · Soldier
Bicentennial Man
1999 · Charles
Jack Frost
1998 · TV Weatherman