Jay Johnston

Jay Johnston

Born 1968-10-22 (age 57) Chicago, Illinois, USA
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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.

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Known For

Men in Black II
Men in Black II

2002

as Agent

Not Another Teen Movie
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Bicentennial Man
Bicentennial Man

1999

as Charles

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

2004

as Eyewitness News Member

Jack Frost
Jack Frost

1998

as TV Weatherman

Hell and Back
Hell and Back

2015

as Rick (voice)

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

2004

as Eyewitness News Member

The Master of Disguise
Dirty Love
Dirty Love

2005

as Waiter

Demoted
Demoted

2011

as Kline

The Independent
The Independent

2000

as Soldier

The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh

2016

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Hollywood Palms
Hollywood Palms

2000

as Young Cop

Something About Her
Something About Her

2021

as George

Desperate But Not Serious
Desperate But Not Serious

2000

as Mustachioed Cop

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Brainwarp

2003

as Guy Suave

The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour

2007

as Jasper Beltsmell

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Nerd Hunter 3004

2004

as Computer Nerd