Jay Johnston
Acting
Born October 22, 1968 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
Known For · 40 titles
Rick and Morty
Modern Family
Better Call Saul
Bob's Burgers
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Arrested Development
Malcolm in the Middle
Community
Parks and Recreation
Reno 911!
Ellen
Childrens Hospital
Just Shoot Me!
Anger Management
The Sarah Silverman Program.
Two Guys and a Girl
Mr. Show with Bob and David
Moral Orel
Mr. Pickles
Men in Black II
Not Another Teen Movie
Human Giant
Animals.
Bicentennial Man
Tenacious D
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
DAG
W/ Bob & David
Momma Named Me Sheriff
Jack Frost
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
The Master of Disguise
Hell and Back
Desperate But Not Serious
Next Caller
Demoted
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Dirty Love