Jay Johnston
Born: 1968-10-22
Place of Birth: 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
Men in Black II
2002★ 6.4
Bicentennial Man
1999★ 7.3
Not Another Teen Movie
2001★ 5.8
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
2007★ 0.0
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004★ 6.7
Hollywood Palms
2000★ 4.7
Jack Frost
1998★ 6.0
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006★ 6.8
Skins
1997★ 0.0
Demoted
2011★ 4.8
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004★ 6.0
The Master of Disguise
2002★ 3.9
Hell and Back
2015★ 5.3
Something About Her
2021★ 2.5
Dirty Love
2005★ 4.3
The Last Laugh
2016★ 6.9
The Independent
2000★ 5.4
Desperate But Not Serious
2000★ 4.9
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015★ 7.3