Jay Johnston
Known for: Acting
Born: October 22, 1968
Place of birth: Chicago, 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.
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Filmography
23 movies · 31 TV shows, newest first
3.2
Something About Her
2021
5.9
Momma Named Me Sheriff
2019
7.0
The Last Laugh
2016
6.3
Animals.
2016
6.8
W/ Bob & David
2015
5.3
Hell and Back
2015
7.3
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015
8.7
Better Call Saul
2015
8.1
Mr. Pickles
2014
8.7
Rick and Morty
2013
6.3
Anger Management
2012
4.8
Demoted
2011
7.8
Bob's Burgers
2011
7.4
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
2010
7.9
Modern Family
2009
8.0
Community
2009
8.0
Parks and Recreation
2009
10.0
Moral Orel
2008
6.9
Childrens Hospital
2008
NR
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
2007
7.3
Human Giant
2007
6.3
The Sarah Silverman Program
2007
6.8
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
20063.0
American Misfits
2006
8.0
Moral Orel
2005
4.3
Dirty Love
20055.8
Nerd Hunter 3004
2004
6.0
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004
6.7
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004
7.9
Arrested Development
2003
7.2
Reno 911!
20037.0
Brainwarp
20036.3
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
2002
4.0
The Master of Disguise
2002
6.4
Men in Black II
2002
5.8
Not Another Teen Movie
2001NR
Next Caller
2001
7.0
Next!
2001
5.5
Hollywood Palms
2000
7.0
DAG
2000
5.5
The Independent
2000
5.5
Desperate But Not Serious
2000
8.1
Curb Your Enthusiasm
20009.0
Hype
2000
8.5
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
7.3
Bicentennial Man
1999
6.0
Jack Frost
19987.0
Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report
1998
7.2
Two Guys and a Girl
1998
7.2
Tenacious D
1997
6.6
Just Shoot Me!
1997
9.0
Skins
1997
7.5
Mr. Show with Bob and David
1995
6.1
Ellen
1994