Jay Johnston

Jay Johnston

Acting

Birthday

1968/10/22 (56 years old)

Gender

Male

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Also know as

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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.

Acting
The Independent
5.6

(2000) The Independent

as Soldier

Something About Her
4.0

(2021) Something About Her

as George

The Last Laugh
6.9

(2016) The Last Laugh

as Self

Men in Black II
6.4

(2002) Men in Black II

as Agent

The Master of Disguise
4.0

(2002) The Master of Disguise

as Rex

Desperate But Not Serious
5.7

(2000) Desperate But Not Serious

as Mustachioed Cop

Jack Frost
6.0

(1998) Jack Frost

as TV Weatherman

Hell & Back
5.2

(2015) Hell & Back

as Rick (voice)

7.0

(2003) Brainwarp

as Guy Suave

5.0

(2004) Nerd Hunter 3004

as Computer Nerd

Dirty Love
4.3

(2005) Dirty Love

as Waiter

Demoted
4.9

(2011) Demoted

as Kline

Not Another Teen Movie
5.8

(2001) Not Another Teen Movie

as Roadie

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
5.9

(2004) Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

as Eyewitness News Member

Hollywood Palms
4.7

(2000) Hollywood Palms

as Young Cop

0.0

(1997) Skins

as Big John

Bicentennial Man
7.3

(1999) Bicentennial Man

as Charles

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
6.7

(2004) Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

as Eyewitness News Member

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
6.8

(2006) Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

as Gang Member

Trevor Moore: High In Church
7.3

(2015) Trevor Moore: High In Church

as ---

The Sarah Silverman Program.
6.3

(2007) The Sarah Silverman Program.

as Officer Jay McPherson

Moral Orel
8.0

(2005) Moral Orel

as ---

Mr. Show with Bob and David
7.7

(1995) Mr. Show with Bob and David

as Various

Malcolm in the Middle
8.5

(2000) Malcolm in the Middle

as Ed

Human Giant
7.3

(2007) Human Giant

as Whale Trainer

Arrested Development
7.9

(2003) Arrested Development

as Officer Taylor

5.3

(2002) Cedric the Entertainer Presents

as ---

DAG
7.0

(2000) DAG

as Chainsaw

Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
7.0

(2010) Mary Shelley's Frankenhole

as Stewart Lawrence (voice)

0.0

(2001) Next Caller

as ---

0.0

(2006) American Misfits

as ---

Community
8.0

(2009) Community

as Police Officer

Mr. Pickles
8.2

(2014) Mr. Pickles

as Mr. Goodman (voice)

Curb Your Enthusiasm
8.0

(2000) Curb Your Enthusiasm

as Jeremy

Animals.
6.1

(2016) Animals.

as Ad Man 4

Childrens Hospital
7.2

(2008) Childrens Hospital

as Captain Beach-House

Bob's Burgers
7.8

(2011) Bob's Burgers

as Jimmy Pesto (voice)

Just Shoot Me!
6.7

(1997) Just Shoot Me!

as Exterminator

The Sarah Silverman Program.
6.3

(2007) The Sarah Silverman Program.

as Chocolate Paul / Officer Jay (voice)

Tenacious D
7.2

(1997) Tenacious D

as FBI Agent

Modern Family
7.9

(2009) Modern Family

as Carl

Next!
7.0

(2001) Next!

as ---

Parks and Recreation
8.0

(2009) Parks and Recreation

as Ranger

Rick and Morty
8.7

(2013) Rick and Morty

as Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)

Better Call Saul
8.7

(2015) Better Call Saul

as Don Wachtell

Momma Named Me Sheriff
5.8

(2019) Momma Named Me Sheriff

as Stanley Goodman (voice)

Ellen
6.4

(1994) Ellen

as Transition Guy

W/ Bob & David
6.8

(2015) W/ Bob & David

as Various Characters

Anger Management
6.2

(2012) Anger Management

as Rodney

Reno 911!
7.2

(2003) Reno 911!

as Agent Penrose