Jay Johnston
Acting
October 22, 1968
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
Movies
Bicentennial Man
1999
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
2007
Men in Black II
2002
Not Another Teen Movie
2001
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004
Jack Frost
1998
Hollywood Palms
2000
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006
Demoted
2011
Skins
1997
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004
The Master of Disguise
2002
Hell and Back
2015
Dirty Love
2005
Something About Her
2021
The Last Laugh
2016
The Independent
2000
Desperate But Not Serious
2000
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015
TV Shows
Modern Family
2009
Rick and Morty
2013
Better Call Saul
2015
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Bob's Burgers
2011
Parks and Recreation
2009
Arrested Development
2003
Community
2009
Reno 911!
2003
Anger Management
2012
Ellen
1994
Childrens Hospital
2008
Just Shoot Me!
1997
Two Guys and a Girl
1998
Mr. Pickles
2014
Mr. Show with Bob and David
1995
The Sarah Silverman Program.
2007
Moral Orel
2005
Tenacious D
1997