
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.
Filmography37 titles

Better Call Saul

Rick and Morty

Malcolm in the Middle

Mr. Pickles

Community

Parks and Recreation

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Modern Family

Moral Orel

Arrested Development

Bob's Burgers

Mr. Show with Bob and David

Mary Shelley's Frankenhole

Bicentennial Man

Trevor Moore: High In Church

Reno 911!

Tenacious D

The Last Laugh

Childrens Hospital

W/Bob and David

Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Just Shoot Me!

Men in Black II

Animals.

The Sarah Silverman Program.

Anger Management

Ellen

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

Jack Frost

Momma Named Me Sheriff

Not Another Teen Movie

Hollywood Palms

Hell and Back

Demoted

Dirty Love

The Master of Disguise