Jay Johnston

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

51

Gender

Male

Birthday

1968-10-22 (56 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

  • Bob's Burgers

    Bob's Burgers

  • Curb Your Enthusiasm

    Curb Your Enthusiasm

  • Malcolm in the Middle

    Malcolm in the Middle

  • Community

    Community

  • Parks and Recreation

    Parks and Recreation

  • Arrested Development

    Arrested Development

  • Reno 911!

    Reno 911!

  • Ellen

    Ellen

  • Just Shoot Me!

    Just Shoot Me!

  • Childrens Hospital

    Childrens Hospital

  • Anger Management

    Anger Management

  • Two Guys and a Girl

    Two Guys and a Girl

  • The Sarah Silverman Program.

    The Sarah Silverman Program.

  • Mr. Pickles

    Mr. Pickles

  • Moral Orel

    Moral Orel

  • Men in Black II

    Men in Black II

  • Not Another Teen Movie

    Not Another Teen Movie

  • Mr. Show with Bob and David

    Mr. Show with Bob and David

  • Animals.

    Animals.

  • Human Giant

    Human Giant

  • Jack Frost

    Jack Frost

  • Bicentennial Man

    Bicentennial Man

  • DAG

    DAG

  • Momma Named Me Sheriff

    Momma Named Me Sheriff

  • The Master of Disguise

    The Master of Disguise

  • Tenacious D

    Tenacious D

  • Demoted

    Demoted

  • Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

    Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

  • The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour

    The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour

  • Desperate But Not Serious

    Desperate But Not Serious

  • Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

    Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

  • Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

    Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

  • Cedric the Entertainer Presents

    Cedric the Entertainer Presents

  • Mary Shelley's Frankenhole

    Mary Shelley's Frankenhole

  • Nerd Hunter 3004

    Nerd Hunter 3004

  • Dirty Love

    Dirty Love

  • The Last Laugh

    The Last Laugh

  • W/ Bob & David

    W/ Bob & David

  • Brainwarp

    Brainwarp

  • Hollywood Palms

    Hollywood Palms

  • Trevor Moore: High In Church

    Trevor Moore: High In Church

  • The Independent

    The Independent

  • Skins

    Skins

  • Next Caller

    Next Caller

  • Next!

    Next!

  • Hell and Back

    Hell and Back

  • American Misfits

    American Misfits

  • Something About Her

    Something About Her