Actor
Jay Johnston
58 years · Chicago, Illinois, USA · 19 films
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.
Best known for
Men in Black II
2002 · Agent
On YouTube TV
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004 · Eyewitness News Member
On Kanopy
Bicentennial Man
1999 · Charles
On Amazon Prime Video
Not Another Teen Movie
2001 · Roadie
On Tubi TV
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006 · Gang Member
On Plex
Jack Frost
1998 · TV Weatherman
Filmography 19
Something About Her
2021 · George
On Plex
The Last Laugh
2016 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
On Plex
Hell and Back
2015 · Rick (voice)
On Plex
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015 · Actor
On Paramount Plus Premium
Demoted
2011 · Kline
On Plex
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
2007 · Jasper Beltsmell
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006 · Gang Member
On Plex
Dirty Love
2005 · Waiter
On Plex
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004 · Eyewitness News Member
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004 · Eyewitness News Member
On Kanopy
The Master of Disguise
2002 · Rex
On Kanopy
Men in Black II
2002 · Agent
On YouTube TV
Not Another Teen Movie
2001 · Roadie
On Tubi TV
Hollywood Palms
2000 · Young Cop
On Plex
The Independent
2000 · Soldier
Desperate But Not Serious
2000 · Mustachioed Cop
Bicentennial Man
1999 · Charles
On Amazon Prime Video
Jack Frost
1998 · TV Weatherman
Skins
1997 · Big John