Jay Johnston

Born: 1968-10-22, 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.

Filmography

• Rick and Morty (2013)
• Modern Family (2009)
• Better Call Saul (2015)
• Bob's Burgers (2011)
• Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
• Community (2009)
• Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
• Arrested Development (2003)
• Reno 911! (2003)
• Childrens Hospital (2008)
• Just Shoot Me! (1997)
• Ellen (1994)
• Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995)
• The Sarah Silverman Program (2007)
• Men in Black II (2002)
• Mr. Pickles (2014)
• Moral Orel (2005)
• Moral Orel (2005)
• Tenacious D (1997)
• Bicentennial Man (1999)
• Momma Named Me Sheriff (2019)
• Human Giant (2007)
• Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
• Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
• Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006)
• Jack Frost (1998)
• Hell and Back (2015)
• Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie (2004)
• Desperate But Not Serious (2000)
• Something About Her (2021)