Jay Johnston
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1968-10-22 (56 years old)
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Jay Johnston
Biography
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
Acting
(2021)
Something About Her
as George
(2016)
The Last Laugh
as Self
(2015)
Hell and Back
as Rick (voice)
(2015)
(2011)
Demoted
as Kline
(2006)
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
as Gang Member
(2005)
Dirty Love
as Waiter
(2004)
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Eyewitness News Member
(2004)
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
as Eyewitness News Member
(2004)
Nerd Hunter 3004
as Computer Nerd
(2003)
Brainwarp
as Guy Suave
(2002)
Men in Black II
as Agent
(2002)
The Master of Disguise
as Rex
(2001)
Not Another Teen Movie
as Roadie
(2000)
The Independent
as Soldier
(2000)
Hollywood Palms
as Young Cop
(2000)
Desperate But Not Serious
as Mustachioed Cop
(1999)
Bicentennial Man
as Charles
(1998)
Jack Frost
as TV Weatherman
(1997)
Skins
as Big John
(1997)
Crew
(1998)