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

Soldier

The Independent

George

Something About Her

Self

The Last Laugh

Agent

Men in Black II

Rex

The Master of Disguise

Mustachioed Cop

Desperate But Not Serious

TV Weatherman

Jack Frost

Rick (voice)

Hell & Back

Guy Suave

Brainwarp

Computer Nerd

Nerd Hunter 3004

Waiter

Dirty Love

Kline

Demoted

Roadie

Not Another Teen Movie

Eyewitness News Member

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

Young Cop

Hollywood Palms

Big John

Skins

Charles

Bicentennial Man

Eyewitness News Member

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Gang Member

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

Trevor Moore: High In Church