
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 (19 movies)

The Independent
2000

Something About Her
2021

The Last Laugh
2016

Men in Black II
2002

The Master of Disguise
2002

Desperate But Not Serious
2000

Jack Frost
1998

Hell and Back
2015

Dirty Love
2005

Demoted
2011

Not Another Teen Movie
2001

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004

Hollywood Palms
2000

Skins
1997

Bicentennial Man
1999

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006

Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015

The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
2007
| Title | Year | Job | 
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report | 1998 | Writer |