Jay Johnston

Actor

Born: October 22, 1968 (57 years old)

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.

Filmography (41)

• Malcolm in the Middle (2000, ★ 8.5)
• Rick and Morty (2013, ★ 8.7)
• The Last Laugh (2016, ★ 6.9)
• Men in Black II (2002, ★ 6.4)
• Bicentennial Man (1999, ★ 7.3)
• Moral Orel (2005, ★ 8)
• Better Call Saul (2015, ★ 8.7)
• Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004, ★ 6.7)
• Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006, ★ 6.8)
• Trevor Moore: High In Church (2015, ★ 7.2)
• Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995, ★ 7.6)
• Human Giant (2007, ★ 7.3)
• Arrested Development (2003, ★ 7.9)
• Mary Shelley's Frankenhole (2010, ★ 7.4)
• Community (2009, ★ 8)
• Mr. Pickles (2014, ★ 8.2)
• Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000, ★ 8)
• Bob's Burgers (2011, ★ 7.8)
• Tenacious D (1997, ★ 7.2)
• Modern Family (2009, ★ 7.9)
• Parks and Recreation (2009, ★ 8)
• The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007, ★ 6.3)
• Animals. (2016, ★ 6.3)
• Childrens Hospital (2008, ★ 7.1)
• Just Shoot Me! (1997, ★ 6.6)
• W/ Bob & David (2015, ★ 6.8)
• Reno 911! (2003, ★ 7.2)
• Anger Management (2012, ★ 6.2)
• Two Guys and a Girl (1998, ★ 7.1)
• The Independent (2000, ★ 5.4)