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