Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1968-10-22 (Age: 58)
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.
Filmography (21)
⭐ 3.0
Role:
George
Something About Her
2021
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Last Laugh
2016
⭐ 5.3
Role:
Rick (voice)
Hell and Back
2015
⭐ 7.2
Role:
Unknown
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015
⭐ 4.8
Role:
Kline
Demoted
2011
⭐ 0
Role:
Jasper Beltsmell
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
2007
⭐ 6.8
Role:
Gang Member
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006
⭐ 4.3
Role:
Waiter
Dirty Love
2005No Image
⭐ 5.8
Role:
Computer Nerd
Nerd Hunter 3004
2004
⭐ 6.0
Role:
Eyewitness News Member
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004
⭐ 6.7
Role:
Eyewitness News Member
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004No Image
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Guy Suave
Brainwarp
2003
⭐ 4.0
Role:
Rex
The Master of Disguise
2002
⭐ 6.4
Role:
Agent
Men in Black II
2002
⭐ 5.8
Role:
Roadie
