
Jay Johnston
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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
Credits

Men in Black II (2002)
as Agent

Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
as Roadie

Bicentennial Man (1999)
as Charles

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
as Eyewitness News Member

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006)
as Gang Member

Jack Frost (1998)
as TV Weatherman

The Master of Disguise (2002)
as Rex

Hell and Back (2015)
as Rick (voice)

Demoted (2011)
as Kline

Dirty Love (2005)
as Waiter

The Independent (2000)
as Soldier

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie (2004)
as Eyewitness News Member

The Last Laugh (2016)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Skins (1997)
as Big John
Nerd Hunter 3004 (2004)
as Computer Nerd

Something About Her (2021)
as George

Hollywood Palms (2000)
as Young Cop

Desperate But Not Serious (2000)
as Mustachioed Cop
Brainwarp (2003)
as Guy Suave

The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour (2007)
as Jasper Beltsmell

Trevor Moore: High In Church (2015)
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