Jay Johnston
Born October 22, 1968 (Age: 57)
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Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
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
The Last Laugh
2016
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as Self
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Age: 47
Hell and Back
2015
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as Rick (voice)
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Age: 46
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006
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as Gang Member
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Age: 38
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004
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as Eyewitness News Member
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Age: 35
The Master of Disguise
2002
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as Rex
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Age: 33
Men in Black II
2002
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as Agent
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Age: 33
Not Another Teen Movie
2001
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as Roadie
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Age: 33
Hollywood Palms
2000
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as Young Cop
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Age: 32
The Independent
2000
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as Soldier
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Age: 32
Desperate But Not Serious
2000
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as Mustachioed Cop
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Age: 32
Bicentennial Man
1999
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as Charles
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Age: 31
Jack Frost
1998
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as TV Weatherman
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Age: 30