Jay Johnston

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1968-10-22 (57 years old)

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Jay Johnston

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.

Acting

2000

The Independent

as Soldier

2021

2016

2002

2000

Desperate But Not Serious

as Mustachioed Cop

1998

Jack Frost

as TV Weatherman

2015

Hell and Back

as Rick (voice)

2003

Brainwarp

as Guy Suave

2004

Nerd Hunter 3004

as Computer Nerd

2005

Dirty Love

as Waiter

2011

Demoted

as Kline

2004

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

as Eyewitness News Member

2000

Hollywood Palms

as Young Cop

1997

Skins

as Big John

1999

2004

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

as Eyewitness News Member

2007

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