
Cast
Jay Johnston
Acting
Cast
Jay Johnston
Known for
Acting
Born
1968-10-22
From
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also known as Jay Johnson
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.

Men in Black II
as Agent

Not Another Teen Movie
as Roadie

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Eyewitness News Member

Bicentennial Man
as Charles

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
as Gang Member

Jack Frost
as TV Weatherman

Hell and Back
as Rick (voice)

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
as Eyewitness News Member

The Independent
as Soldier

Demoted
as Kline

The Master of Disguise
as Rex

Hollywood Palms
as Young Cop

Dirty Love
as Waiter

The Last Laugh
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Something About Her
as George

Desperate But Not Serious
as Mustachioed Cop

Brainwarp
as Guy Suave

Trevor Moore: High In Church

The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
as Jasper Beltsmell

Skins
as Big John

Nerd Hunter 3004
as Computer Nerd