Acting
Jay Johnston
EN cinema · 22 credits
Born
22 October 1968 (age 58)
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also known as Jay Johnson
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
Something About Her
as George
The Last Laugh
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hell and Back
as Rick (voice)
Demoted
as Kline
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
as Jasper Beltsmell
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
as Gang Member
Dirty Love
as Waiter
Nerd Hunter 3004
2004
Nerd Hunter 3004
as Computer Nerd
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
as Eyewitness News Member
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Eyewitness News Member
Brainwarp
2003
Brainwarp
as Guy Suave
Men in Black II
as Agent
Not Another Teen Movie
as Roadie
The Independent
as Soldier
Desperate But Not Serious
as Mustachioed Cop
Hollywood Palms
as Young Cop
Bicentennial Man
as Charles
Jack Frost
as TV Weatherman
Skins
as Big John