Jay Johnston
Department: Acting
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.
Known For
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
Brainwarp
2003
Nerd Hunter 3004
2004
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
The Sarah Silverman Program.
2007
Moral Orel
2005
Mr. Show with Bob and David
1995
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
Human Giant
2007
Arrested Development
2003
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
2002
DAG
2000
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
2010
Next Caller
2001
American Misfits
2006
Community
2009
Mr. Pickles
2014
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Animals.
2016
Childrens Hospital
2008
Bob's Burgers
2011
Just Shoot Me!
1997
Tenacious D
1997
Modern Family
2009
Next!
2001
Parks and Recreation
2009
Rick and Morty
2013
Better Call Saul
2015
Momma Named Me Sheriff
2019
Ellen
1994
W/ Bob & David
2015
Anger Management
2012
Reno 911!
2003
Two Guys and a Girl
1998
Reno 911!
2003