Jay Johnston
Actor
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
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Eyewitness News Member 2004
Bicentennial Man
as Charles 1999
Not Another Teen Movie
as Roadie 2001
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
as Gang Member 2006
Jack Frost
as TV Weatherman 1998
The Master of Disguise
as Rex 2002
Hell and Back
as Rick (voice) 2015
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
as Eyewitness News Member 2004
Dirty Love
as Waiter 2005
Demoted
as Kline 2011
The Last Laugh
as Self 2016
The Independent
as Soldier 2000
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015
Desperate But Not Serious
as Mustachioed Cop 2000
Something About Her
as George 2021
Nerd Hunter 3004
as Computer Nerd 2004