Jay Johnston

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

51

Gender

Male

Birthday

1968-10-22 (57 years old)

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.

Known For

  • Modern Family

    Modern Family

  • Rick and Morty

    Rick and Morty

  • Better Call Saul

    Better Call Saul

  • Malcolm in the Middle

    Malcolm in the Middle

  • Bob's Burgers

    Bob's Burgers

  • Curb Your Enthusiasm

    Curb Your Enthusiasm

  • Parks and Recreation

    Parks and Recreation

  • Community

    Community

  • Arrested Development

    Arrested Development

  • Ellen

    Ellen

  • Reno 911!

    Reno 911!

  • Anger Management

    Anger Management

  • Childrens Hospital

    Childrens Hospital

  • Just Shoot Me!

    Just Shoot Me!

  • Jack Frost

    Jack Frost

  • Men in Black II

    Men in Black II

  • Not Another Teen Movie

    Not Another Teen Movie

  • Mr. Pickles

    Mr. Pickles

  • The Sarah Silverman Program.

    The Sarah Silverman Program.

  • Two Guys and a Girl

    Two Guys and a Girl

  • Mr. Show with Bob and David

    Mr. Show with Bob and David

  • Moral Orel

    Moral Orel

  • Bicentennial Man

    Bicentennial Man

  • Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

    Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

  • Demoted

    Demoted

  • Dirty Love

    Dirty Love

  • Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

    Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

  • Animals.

    Animals.

  • Human Giant

    Human Giant

  • Momma Named Me Sheriff

    Momma Named Me Sheriff

  • Brainwarp

    Brainwarp

  • Skins

    Skins

  • Hollywood Palms

    Hollywood Palms

  • Tenacious D

    Tenacious D

  • Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

    Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

  • Hell and Back

    Hell and Back

  • Desperate But Not Serious

    Desperate But Not Serious

  • The Master of Disguise

    The Master of Disguise

  • DAG

    DAG

  • The Last Laugh

    The Last Laugh

  • Mary Shelley's Frankenhole

    Mary Shelley's Frankenhole

  • W/ Bob & David

    W/ Bob & David

  • Cedric the Entertainer Presents

    Cedric the Entertainer Presents

  • The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour

    The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour

  • Trevor Moore: High In Church

    Trevor Moore: High In Church

  • Something About Her

    Something About Her

  • Nerd Hunter 3004

    Nerd Hunter 3004

  • Next Caller

    Next Caller

  • Next!

    Next!

  • The Independent

    The Independent

  • American Misfits

    American Misfits