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Jay Johnston
Born 1968-10-22Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Something About HerGeorgeThe Last LaughSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)Hell and BackRick (voice)Trevor Moore: High In ChurchRoleDemotedKlineThe Red Sandwich Christmas HourJasper BeltsmellTenacious D in The Pick of DestinyGang MemberDirty LoveWaiterNerd Hunter 3004Computer NerdWake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost MovieEyewitness News MemberAnchorman: The Legend of Ron BurgundyEyewitness News MemberBrainwarpGuy SuaveThe Master of DisguiseRexMen in Black IIAgentNot Another Teen MovieRoadieHollywood PalmsYoung CopThe IndependentSoldierDesperate But Not SeriousMustachioed CopBicentennial ManCharlesJack FrostTV WeathermanSkinsBig John