Jay Johnston

Personal Info

Birthday

October 22, 1968

(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

Rick and Morty

Modern Family

Better Call Saul

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Malcolm in the Middle

Bob's Burgers

Community

Arrested Development

Filmography

2021
Something About Her
as George
2016
The Last Laugh
as Self
2015
Hell and Back
as Rick (voice)
2011
Demoted
as Kline
2007
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
as Jasper Beltsmell
2006
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
as Gang Member
2005
Dirty Love
as Waiter
2004
Nerd Hunter 3004
as Computer Nerd
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
as Eyewitness News Member
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Eyewitness News Member
2003
Brainwarp
as Guy Suave
2002
The Master of Disguise
as Rex
Men in Black II
as Agent
2001
Not Another Teen Movie
as Roadie
2000
Hollywood Palms
as Young Cop
The Independent
as Soldier
Desperate But Not Serious
as Mustachioed Cop
1999
Bicentennial Man
as Charles
1998
Jack Frost
as TV Weatherman
1997
Skins
as Big John