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.
Known for
Men in Black II
2002 · Movie
Bicentennial Man
1999 · Movie
Not Another Teen Movie
2001 · Movie
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004 · Movie
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006 · Movie
Jack Frost
1998 · Movie
Skins
1997 · Movie
The Last Laugh
2016 · Movie
Hell and Back
2015 · Movie
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004 · Movie
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015 · Movie
The Master of Disguise
2002 · Movie
Demoted
2011 · Movie
Dirty Love
2005 · Movie
The Independent
2000 · Movie
Desperate But Not Serious
2000 · Movie
Hollywood Palms
2000 · Movie
Something About Her
2021 · Movie
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
2007 · Movie