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Jay Johnston

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1968-10-22 (56 years old)

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.

Filmography

all 60

TV Shows 33

Movies 27

self 4

Voice 3

Writer 2

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Jay Johnston

Biography

Filmography

all 60

TV Shows 33

Movies 27

self 4

Voice 3

Writer 2

Something About Her (2021)

Momma Named Me Sheriff (2019)

The Last Laugh (2016)

Animals. (2016)

W/ Bob & David (2015)

Hell & Back (2015)

Trevor Moore: High In Church (2015)

Better Call Saul (2015)

Very Vérité (2014)

Mr. Pickles (2014)

Rick and Morty (2013)

High School USA! (2013)

The Brotherhood of the Traveling Rants (2013)

Anger Management (2012)

Demoted (2011)

Bob's Burgers (2011)

Mary Shelley's Frankenhole (2010)

Modern Family (2009)

Community (2009)

Parks and Recreation (2009)

Childrens Hospital (2008)

Human Giant (2007)

The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007)

Last Laugh '06 (2006)

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006)

Lovespring International (2006)

American Misfits (2006)

Moral Orel (2005)

Dirty Love (2005)

Weekends at the D.L. (2005)

Nerd Hunter 3004 (2004)

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie (2004)

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

David Cross: Let America Laugh (2003)

Arrested Development (2003)

Brainwarp (2003)

Cedric the Entertainer Presents (2002)

The Master of Disguise (2002)

Men in Black II (2002)

Not Another Teen Movie (2001)

Next! (2001)

Next Caller (2001)

Hollywood Palms (2000)

DAG (2000)

The Independent (2000)

Desperate But Not Serious (2000)

Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)

Hype (2000)

Malcolm in the Middle (2000)

Bicentennial Man (1999)

Ultimate Trek: Star Trek's Greatest Moments (1999)

Jack Frost (1998)

Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report (1998)

Tenacious D (1997)

Just Shoot Me! (1997)

Skins (1997)

Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995)

Ellen (1994)

The Gavin McInnes Show

The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour

Information

Known ForActing

GenderMale

Birthday1968-10-22 (56 years old)

Birth NameJay James Johnston

Birth PlaceChicago, United States

CitizenshipsUnited States

Credited with

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1968-10-22 (56 years old)

Birth Name
Jay James Johnston

Birth Place
Chicago, United States

Citizenships
United States