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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Independent
as Soldier
2000
Something About Her
as George
2021
The Last Laugh
as Self
2016
Men in Black II
as Agent
2002
The Master of Disguise
as Rex
2002
Desperate But Not Serious
as Mustachioed Cop
2000
Jack Frost
as TV Weatherman
1998
Hell and Back
as Rick (voice)
2015
Brainwarp
as Guy Suave
2003
Nerd Hunter 3004
as Computer Nerd
2004
Dirty Love
as Waiter
2005
Demoted
as Kline
2011
Not Another Teen Movie
as Roadie
2001
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
as Eyewitness News Member
2004
Hollywood Palms
as Young Cop
2000
Skins
as Big John
1997
Bicentennial Man
as Charles
1999
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Eyewitness News Member
2004
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
as Gang Member
2006
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015
TV Appearances
The Sarah Silverman Program.
as Officer Jay McPherson
2007
Moral Orel
as Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
2005
Mr. Show with Bob and David
as Various
1995
Malcolm in the Middle
as Ed
2000
Human Giant
as Whale Trainer
2007
Arrested Development
as Officer Taylor
2003
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
2002
DAG
as Chainsaw
2000
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
as Stewart Lawrence (voice)
2010
Next Caller
2001
American Misfits
2006
Community
as Police Officer
2009