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Jay Johnston
Born
22 October 1968
Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Acting

Jay Johnston

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.

As actor

Something About Her

Something About Her

2021 · George
The Last Laugh

The Last Laugh

2016 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hell and Back

Hell and Back

2015 · Rick (voice)
Trevor Moore: High In Church

Trevor Moore: High In Church

2015
Demoted

Demoted

2011 · Kline
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour

The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour

2007 · Jasper Beltsmell
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

2006 · Gang Member
Dirty Love

Dirty Love

2005 · Waiter

Nerd Hunter 3004

2004 · Computer Nerd
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

2004 · Eyewitness News Member
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

2004 · Eyewitness News Member

Brainwarp

2003 · Guy Suave
Men in Black II

Men in Black II

2002 · Agent
The Master of Disguise

The Master of Disguise

2002 · Rex
Not Another Teen Movie

Not Another Teen Movie

2001 · Roadie
The Independent

The Independent

2000 · Soldier
Desperate But Not Serious

Desperate But Not Serious

2000 · Mustachioed Cop
Hollywood Palms

Hollywood Palms

2000 · Young Cop
Bicentennial Man

Bicentennial Man

1999 · Charles
Jack Frost

Jack Frost

1998 · TV Weatherman
Skins

Skins

1997 · Big John