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)
Dirty Love (2005)
as Waiter
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie (2004)
as Eyewitness News Member
The Last Laugh (2016)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Demoted (2011)
as Kline
The Independent (2000)
as Soldier
Skins (1997)
as Big John
Brainwarp (2003)
as Guy Suave
Something About Her (2021)
as George
Desperate But Not Serious (2000)
as Mustachioed Cop
Nerd Hunter 3004 (2004)
as Computer Nerd
Trevor Moore: High In Church (2015)
Actor
Hollywood Palms (2000)
as Young Cop
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour (2007)
as Jasper Beltsmell