Jay Johnston
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 22, 1968
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Something About Her 2021
as George
The Last Laugh 2016
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hell and Back 2015
as Rick (voice)
Trevor Moore: High In Church 2015
Actor
Demoted 2011
as Kline
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour 2007
as Jasper Beltsmell
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny 2006
as Gang Member
Dirty Love 2005
as Waiter
- Nerd Hunter 3004
Nerd Hunter 3004 2004
as Computer Nerd
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie 2004
as Eyewitness News Member
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy 2004
as Eyewitness News Member
- Brainwarp
Brainwarp 2003
as Guy Suave
The Master of Disguise 2002
as Rex
Men in Black II 2002
as Agent
Not Another Teen Movie 2001
as Roadie
Hollywood Palms 2000
as Young Cop
The Independent 2000
as Soldier
Desperate But Not Serious 2000
as Mustachioed Cop
Bicentennial Man 1999
as Charles
Jack Frost 1998
as TV Weatherman
- Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report
Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report 1998
Writer
Skins 1997
as Big John
Credits from TMDB.